UConn School of Business

09/10/2026

The 2026 Wolff New Venture Competition is just around the corner! Our first competitor is a UConn dentist who has developed a modular toothbrush designed to keep kids brushing. Read More:

'What was a little hobby is now a full-fledged business'

09/09/2026

You don’t have to wait until graduation to start building something of your own.
UConn student Justin Fargo ’28 turned a childhood knack for fixing technology into Ironhead, a cybersecurity and compliance firm helping small businesses meet the requirements to become U.S. government contractors. Read more:

'There is a massive shortage of security professionals, and the opportunity for information security-related roles is only increasing'

09/09/2026

09/08/2026

Join us in welcoming three new faculty members to UConn this fall - Read more:

Welcome!

09/08/2026

If you haven’t had a chance to meet our career services team, you’re missing out. They have a ton of great insights for you, from resume and interview tips to what you should wear to make a great first impression. Stay tuned as we drop some of these through the fall. And add your own tips in the comments!

09/02/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the recent passing of former School of Business Dean Thomas Gutteridge, who led the School from 1992 to 2002. During that time, he was instrumental in elevating the school from regional to national prominence. He also oversaw the construction of the $27 million building that currently houses our programs. Here is an interview that he gave to UConn Today in 2015:

In 10 Years, He Moved School of Business from Regional Dominance to National Prominence During the 10 years that Tom Gutteridge served as dean of the UConn ...

09/02/2026

What happens when the IRS has fewer people to enforce tax laws and help taxpayers navigate a complicated filing system? New research from our Accounting Department highlights the impact to the bottom line. Read more on UConn Today:

Study finds that some neglect to file; others omit key financial data

08/17/2026

Joson Correia is our third School of Business alum to be honored as one of HBJ's Forty under 40 in 2026. Read more about his journey from finance to accounting, and his advice for up-and-coming employees:

Correia is one of three UConn School of Business alumni being honored with a “40 Under Forty’’ award from the Hartford Business Journal in September. The aw ...

08/12/2026

Adam DeJulius, an alum of our MBA program, has been named one of HBJ's 40 under Forty for 2026. Read how he's building on his family’s legacy while pursuing sustainable growth:

DeJulius started his career in insurance and management consulting, seeking the knowledge and skills to become a strong leader. In 2019, he returned to Mill ...

08/11/2026

A team of UConn accounting faculty members has been awarded a prestigious grant to study The Consequences of Private Equity Investment in Accounting. The grant recipients include professors Steven Utke, Ying Zhou, and Youli Zou, and Ph.D. candidate Tuan Doan. The study will explore how private equity investment is reshaping accounting firms, including its effects on growth, talent acquisition, mergers and acquisitions, audit quality, operational efficiency and profitability. The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) awarded the grant, in excess of $14,000, to UConn, as well as two other research teams whose projects address some of the profession’s most pressing issues.