Alumni Spotlight: Fernando Alfonso III

Meet Fernando Alfonso III, a senior supervising editor at NPR and an Adjunct Faculty Member at Morehouse College. He is a UConn Alum form the class of ’09 graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English.The Center for Career Development sat down with Fernando to hear more about his experience as a first generation student and how that has impacted him throughout his career!

By Mary Malerba
Mary Malerba Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
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Alumni Spotlight: Shihab Khalfalla

Class of 2023 alumni Shahib Khalfalla shares his experiences as a first-generation professional, and offers advice to first-generation students on how to find support and resources.

By Mary Malerba
Mary Malerba Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
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Latinx Students: Leveraging your Cultural Capital and Ways to Get Involved During Latinx Heritage Month and Beyond.

Celebrate Latinx heritage today and every day! Read on to learn about resources available to the Latinx community and explore professional development opportunities.

By Ellenese Espaillat
Ellenese Espaillat
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How to Maintain a Successful LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is a useful tool in expanding your professional network and building connections. It is also used by hiring managers and recruiters to reach out to you, and maintaining a successful LinkedIn account can help you in presenting your best professional self!

By Kyleigh Flannigan
Kyleigh Flannigan
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Informational Interview with a Health Insurance Professional

Informational interviews are a great way to learn more about a career path and can assist you with deciding on your own. John Dean, employee at Aetna, a CVS Health Company, shares his experience as well as advice for students pursuing Actuarial Science or a related field.

By Taylor Czmyr
Taylor Czmyr
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How to Prepare for a Technical Interview

What is a technical interview? Employers use this interview style to assess what you know about a particular industry. Read on to learn how prepare for a technical interview and understand how they are conducted.

By Taylor Czmyr
Taylor Czmyr
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Graduate School Considerations for Black Students

As the school year proceeds, juniors and seniors are beginning to finish their graduate school search and are beginning applications. While choosing between areas of study, masters vs. Ph.Ds., and ensuring all prerequisites are complete are things all students should …

By Mya Davis
Mya Davis
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Latinx Heritage Month Spotlight: Noëlle Santos

Introducing Noëlle Santos, an Afro-Latina entrepreneur. Noëlle owns and founded The Lit. Bar, a wine bar/ bookstore! It is also the only independent bookstore in the Bronx. Read on to know Noëlle’s full journey!

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Overcoming Career Anxiety as a First-Generation Student

Have you experienced career anxiety? Not knowing what career path you want to take can be extremely stressful, but there are things you can do to alleviate this stress! Read on for tips and advice to reduce your career anxiety.

By Paige Mitchell
Paige Mitchell DEI Career Ambassador
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Collaborate with your peers by using the new Career Champions Directory

The directory provides a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration with peers who share your passion for nurturing the next generation’s career success. It’s a space where you can exchange innovative ideas, discuss best practices, and tap into the collective wisdom of a diverse community dedicated to career and educational excellence.

By Mary Malerba
Mary Malerba Assistant Director, Alumni Relations
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