We are so excited that the MSSRIB program calls UConn home — especially at a school that’s once again ranked as one of the most sustainable universities in the country! In the latest AASHE Sustainable Campus Index, UConn stood out especially in coordination & planning, and engagement, building upon years of growth in sustainability efforts across academics, operations, and […]
Author: Clark, Emily
MKTG 5100 Students Kick Off Semester with First In-Person Session in Hartford
This past weekend, students in MKTG 5100: Business Fundamentals for Social Impact came together for their first in-person class at the Global Business Learning Center in Hartford. Taught by Professor Mary Caravella, the course, described as an “MBA in one class,” is essentially a bootcamp that introduces essential business concepts, frameworks, and analytical tools to […]
Robert Bird – Fullbright Scholarship
We’re thrilled to share that UConn Business Law Professor Robert Bird has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award! The Fulbright is a prestigious award granted to faculty based on their previous leadership and contributions to society. The Program aims to foster greater mutual understanding between the U.S. and countries around the world. It’s […]
2025 End of Semester Gathering
Last week, students and faculty in the Master of Science in Social Responsibility and Impact in Business (MSSRIB) program came together for our end-of-semester gathering: a special evening full of connection, reflection, and celebration. This event was not only a celebration of the semester’s accomplishments (we finished our first year!), but also a chance to strengthen […]
Robert Bird: Legal Strategy is an Untapped Competitive Advantage for Companies
Adapted from UConn Today
Adjunct Professor John Mandyck Article Featured in The Economist
Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Business and Chief Executive Officer of Urban Green Council, John Mandyck, recently published an article in The Economist discussing how city governments are pioneering climate action where national policies falter. John is a new faculty member who will begin teaching in the fall, and we’re thrilled […]
UConn MSSRIB Students and Faculty Attend Landmark UN Event on Modern Slavery
On April 8, 2025, Professor Rachel Chambers and graduate students Elizabeth Sullivan and Taylor Moran from the University of Connecticut’s Master of Science in Social Responsibility and Impact in Business (MSSRIB) program attended a landmark event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The event marked the unveiling of a major new report […]
Marketing Department Head Robin Coulter to Publish in the Journal of Business Ethics
Robin Coulter, University of Connecticut Professor of Marketing, Voya Financial Fellow, and Marketing Department Head, with colleagues, Yuliya Strizhakova, and Linda Price have a forthcoming article, “ ‘Fresh Start’ Messaging, ‘Rebirth Associations,’ and Consumers’ Environmentally Sustainable Actions” in Journal of Business Ethics. Their article introduces metaphoric “fresh start” marketing messaging as an effective tactic to […]
Policymakers, Business Leaders Say Sustainable Investing is Smart Investing; Adapted from UConn Today
“When it comes to making the transition to a more sustainable economy, investors should play a leading role,” State Treasurer Erick Russell said at The Dodd Center for Human Rights on Feb. 27, as part of the opening event for a two-day conference hosted by the Business and Human Rights Initiative at UConn. “As investors, […]
Arianna Landesbaum 2025 Student Hall of Fame Fellow
Earning a place in the 2025 Student Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor, and Social Responsibility & Impact in Business graduate student Arianna Landesbaum has rightfully earned this recognition.