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University of New Haven economist Armando Rodriguez has correctly predicted the last four Super Bowl winners. His pick for this year is in, and the numbers say the margin of victory will be razor thin.
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An internationally recognized expert on stadium safety and risk management, Gil Fried says that planning for the Super Bowl starts more than a year before the big game, as local, state, and federal agencies work together to ensure the public’s safety.
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Speaking to more than a dozen small business owners, Subroto Roy said that social media gives small businesses unique opportunities to target and connect with customers.
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As part of their experience in California, the students went behind-scenes at college football’s biggest game, networked with professionals in the field, and visited several collegiate and professional sports venues.
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Ceyda Mumcu, an authority on fan behavior, told NBC News that inviting Melissa Etheridge, a lesbian icon, to sing the national anthem at Sunday’s AFC championship game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs has the potential to change hearts and minds.
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A graduate of the University’s mechanical engineering program, Michael Hartnett ’69 is chairman, president, and chief executive officer of RBC Bearings, which he has helped build into an industry leader during his nearly three decades at the company.
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The University’s MBA program realized a 28 percent year-over-year increase in the number of applications, which goes against a national trend in which MBA applications have declined each of the last four years.
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The state-of-the-art facility, scheduled to open in early 2020, will house, among other cutting-edge amenities, engineering and science labs, the most technologically advanced collaborative classrooms, and video production studios.
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Assistant accounting professor Alireza Daneshfar, an expert in business evaluation and new investment feasibility, was quoted in a WalletHub story that analyzed the filings of more than 400 top hedge funds.
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Brent Fisher ’03, senior vice president for distribution, affiliate sales, and marketing for the MLB and NHL Networks, will visit campus throughout the year and host students at the MLB and NHL Networks in New Jersey.
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A partnership between the University of New Haven and the New Haven-based nonprofit Workforce Alliance provided an immersion into the hospitality industry and job placement assistance.
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A group of recent students created SoluTech, a startup that has raised about $1 million in venture capital and employs 20 people.
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The program, which brought together students, alumni, and faculty, was hosted by Executive MBA program director Michael Davis ’86 MBA, a seasoned business executive who spent 31 years as a senior year at Nestle, a Fortune 100 company.
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A group of University of New Haven Executive MBA students spent a few days in the nation’s capital taking part in a program though The Washington Campus that examined managing business, government, and public policy.
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Students from across the University of New Haven reflect on their experiences participating in the Alvine New Venture Pitch Competition, an interdisciplinary initiative supported by the University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation program.
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Graduates reflect on their favorite memories as Chargers and the unique learning opportunities they had as students that have prepared them for success.
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Paul Heth, CEO and founder of Patton Ventures, which invests in and operates film-related businesses, gave the keynote address and received an honorary degree at the afternoon Commencement ceremony for graduates for the University’s College of Business and its Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences.
Sport management professor Gil Fried, a lawyer and an expert on fan experience, discusses the impact that legalizing gambling could have on the NCAA and collegiate athletics.
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Students from across the University were given the keys to the @UNewHaven Instagram account to show prospective students and their families an inside look into life as a Charger.
George Haley, professor of marketing, discusses how China has become an increasingly large trade partner with the U.S. and what issues investors should be concerned with.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, discusses his newsletter about legal concerns facing sports venues, including laws, safety, and terrorism.
Juline Mills, professor of hospitality and tourism management, comments on how the amount Connecticut spends on tourism is much less than half the national average.
George Haley, professor of marketing, discusses how the recent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could affect the metal industry.
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University of New Haven professors Summer and Glenn McGee turn to the classic arcade game of pinball to decompress and recharge from their teaching, research, and service to the University.
Juline Mills, professor of hospitality and tourism management, discusses which hotel credit cards are the best choice for consumers based on their use and reward availability.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on how an FBI corruption probe into college basketball organizations will not affect fan attendance at games.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, discusses the dangers of fans storming basketball courts after games and how venues can better prepare and educate fans on the associated risks.
James Mohs, associate professor and interim chair of accounting, discusses how there is no single “real” credit score and how individuals should be wary about checking their credit too often.
Nathan Pitruzzello, ’18, economics and engineering major and co-founder of the start-up SoluTech Inc., is quoted on what qualities an employer looks for in potential tech employees.
Glenn McGee, professor of management, discusses why there is widespread apprehension towards granting robots citizenship and legal rights.
Brian Marks, practitioner in residence in economics, and student Diane Soto, discuss Connecticut’s slow economic growth, the reasons for the delay, and what needs to be done in order to match the national growth rate.
Brian Marks, practitioner in residence in economics, and student Diane Soto, discuss the reasons behind Connecticut’s slow economic growth and how it compares to the nation’s rate.
In this op-ed, Brian Kench, dean of the College of Business, and Armando Rodriguez, professor and head of economics, look at how Connecticut will fare economically in 2018. They cite data collected by faculty and students in economics.
Demissew Diro Ejara, associate professor of finance and the director of the Samuel S. Bergami Learning Center for Finance and Technology, discusses the prevalence and benefits of having a high credit score and gives advice for those who desire to raise their own.
Demissew Diro Ejara, associate professor of finance and the director of the Samuel S. Bergami Learning Center for Finance and Technology, discusses the prevalence and benefits of having a high credit score and gives advice for those who desire to raise their own.
Ron Kuntze, professor of marketing and director of the nonprofit institute, comments on the best deals offered by retail companies this Black Friday.
Paul Sessions, director of the Center for Family Business, comments on the uncertain future family owned businesses face in the future years ahead due to a number of factors.
Allen Sack, professor emeritus and former president of The Drake Group, Inc., comments on the debate over if and how college athletes should be paid after a federal investigation of alleged fraud and bribery schemes at marquee national programs.
Gil Fried, chair and professor of sports management and analyst of security plans, comments on the small steps a person can take for better chances of survival in a situation like the Las Vegas mass shooting.
Mia Sumra, a senior majoring in economics and Nathan Pitruzzello, a senior majoring in economics and computer science, have developed a new app that allows files to transfer from one device to another without the use of the Cloud.
The University moved up in the rankings of regional colleges in the north this year. It was also ranked in the top 50 nationally for both overall value and value for veterans.
Nathan Pitruzzello, a senior majoring in economics and computer science, and a handful of other students, developed the app SlideDrive. SlideDrive is the first mobile and desktop application that allows you to transfer files directly from computer to computer without putting the files in the cloud. Mia Sumra, a senior economics major, is also involved in the company, SoluTech.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of the sports management, comments on the new arena in Detriot.
Khadija Al Arkoubi, associate professor of business, comments on how corporate giving can benefit organizations. (Subscription needed to view article)
More than 1,400 members of the University of New Haven’s will accept their degrees during two Commencement ceremonies on May 13.
University of New Haven President Steve Kaplan wrote about innovation and its impact on students as part of a special feature for Forbes.
Lisa Murray, the global chief marketing officer and executive vice president of Octagon, a worldwide leader in sports and entertainment marketing, will serve as an executive in residence in the University of New Haven's sport management program for the 2017-18 academic year.
Summer McGee, director of the University of New Haven's health sciences program, is one of five finalists in the Academic Innovation and Leadership category as part of the Connecticut Technology Council's 2017 Women of Innovation program.
The University of New Haven College of Business has been named one of the 'Top Universities for Professional Sales Education' in the country by the Sales Education Foundation (SEF).
The longtime management professor died on Saturday, May 20.
Five outstanding faculty members were recognized at the University of New Haven's 2017 Faculty Excellence Awards reception.
Paul Sessions, director of the Center for Family Business, was a panelist involved in the webinar entitled “How to Overcome Top Challenges that Business Owners Face.
Paul Sessions, director of the University of New Haven’s Center for Family Business, comments on the university’s partnership with Key Private Bank and KeyBank Commercial Banking and how it will bring financial planning, investment, and commercial banking expertise to the center.
Pete Peterson, a practitioner-in-residence of business, discusses how shoppers can get the best out of tax-free week without breaking the bank by looking at great deals and planning ahead.
Pete Peterson, a practitioner-in-residence of business, reminds the public to be smart when shopping during tax-free week and to not spend money on things that you don’t need.
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on the amount of non-injury-related sports lawsuits that have been filed by parents against coaches, leagues, and school districts in the United States.
James N. Mohs, assistant professor of accounting, comments on what credit scores mean for the average person.
When she found out she was a finalist for an award from TheStadiumBusiness, a leading trade organization, Kim Mahoney, a University of New Haven assistant professor of sport management, conceded that she was a longshot to win.
Ron Kuntze, professor of marketing in the College of Business advises non-profits to collaborate to ensure their survival as cuts loom.
Ron Kuntze, professor of marketing in the College of Business advises non-profits to collaborate to ensure their survival as cuts loom.
Business major Afraz Siddiqui was offered a job at Snapchat. He turned it down to attend graduate school at Harvard. He hopes to become a cardiologist.
The University of New Haven’s Charger Startup Weekend, a program for students held last fall, has been awarded first place in the community-favorite education category at the first Connecticut Entrepreneur Awards ceremony.
Claude Chereau, practitioner in residence of business and economics, comments on new French president, Emmanuel Macron. This story was picked up by television and radio stations across the country.
Ron Kuntze, associate professor of marketing and director of the non-profit institute, comments on ways educators can save money on school supplies for their classrooms.
Summer McGee, director of the Master of Healthcare Administration program and associate professor of management, comments on the increase in heroin overdose deaths in Lehigh Valley. The article was also published in Morning Call.
Claude Chereau, practitioner in residence of business and economics, comments on the French presidential election and the impact it could have on Connecticut companies and the economy.
Claude Chereau, practitioner in residence of business and economics, comments on the French presidential election and the economic impact it will have on America and other countries. Chereau is a former international trader and a U.S. citizen who is a native of France.
Students in Patrick Gourley’s Economics in Transition class traveled to Cuba to study the rapidly changing economic environment. The students spent six days in Havana, and two in Varadero.
Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics, and Tom Pezzolesi, an economics student from Waterford, Conn., discuss their experience taking the course where students traveled to Cuba and studied their economy.
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Department at the University of New Haven welcomed Bacardi’s Global Brand Master of Rum & Cane Spirits, David Cid to its campus on March 2. Renée Allen, adjunct professor for the hospitality and tourism management department, hosted special guest speaker Cid for his annual presentation on the history and production of rum.
Summer McGee, director of the Master of Healthcare Administration program and associate professor of management, comments on the controlled substance agreements between patients and physicians as a result of the heroin epidemic. This story was featured by Patch outlets across the country.
Summer McGee, director of the Master of Healthcare Administration program and associate professor of management, is a finalist for the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) 2017 Women of Innovation Award. The Women of Innovation® program seeks to celebrate and create a growing network of women in the “trenches” of STEM. Finalists are scientists, researchers, academics, manufacturers, student leaders, drafters, entrepreneurs, and technicians . This story was widely covered in the media.
Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics, and Vanessa Lopez, a senior majoring in economics, discuss a capstone project that uncovered some interesting findings about the New Haven economy and progress made in Connecticut. (Link not available)
Gil Fried, professor and chair of sports management, comments on the security measures taken for Super Bowl LI.
George Haley, professor of marketing and director of the Center for International Industry Competitiveness, comments on President Trump’s concerted efforts to return manufacturing to the U.S. Apple will be making changes to start making their computers and iPhones on American land, and not in China.
Subroto Roy, professor of marketing, provides several research-driven tips to help your fundraising endeavor.
Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics, comments on President Trump’s executive order mandating withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Ronald Kuntze, associate professor of marketing and director of the non-profit institute, comments on the best deals for consumers in January.