UConn News – MSSRIB
- Dean’s Report 2024 November 13, 2024Sharing Highlights of a Successful, Innovative Year The 2024 Dean’s Annual Report is just dropping, and I’m excited to share some of the highlights and accomplishments at the School of Business this year. Throughout our 20-page report, you’ll find articles, photos, employment statistics, and evidence of the boundless enthusiasm of our students, faculty, alumni and... […]Scott Slater III
- New Master’s Degree in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business Seeks Students Interested in Making a Difference in the World April 18, 2024UConn Today – The School of Business’ Marketing Department has created a 30-credit Master of Science in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business, addressing an escalating demand for professionals in the field and significant student interest in pursuing careers that impact economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The new degree program was approved by the University’s... […]Claire Hall
Program Updates
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 […]
[Read More]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 […]
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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, […]
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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.
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International Trips for Graduate Students
Graduate business students can join international travel courses blending business, culture, and sustainability. Graduate Students in School of Business programs have the exciting opportunity to participate in international travel courses. These trips are more than just business visits; they incorporate cultural immersion, ethical leadership, and sustainability-focused professional experiences. The MKTG 5893 international study trip extends […]
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Global Experts Gather at Oxford for Business & Human Rights Litigation Roundtable
MSSRIB Prof. Rachel Chambers co-editor of exciting upcoming volume highlighted below! Content Provided By: Ekaterina Aristova Last week, a notable research roundtable on business and human rights litigation was hosted at the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights in Oxford. The event brought together around 40 colleagues from more than 20 jurisdictions across all continents to […]
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MSSRIB Students Visit UN PRME
4 MS Social Responsibility & Impact in Business students, Dean John Elliott, and Arminda Kamphausen, Director of Global & Sustainability Initiatives @ the UConn School of Business traveled to NYC to participate in the UN PRME (Principles of Responsible Management Education) Open House. During the event, students learn more about PRME programs and goals, our […]
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VOYA Colloquium hosted by UConn Marketing Department
Voya Colloquium hosted by Marketing Department by Christina Kan The Marketing Department at the UConn School of Business hosted its 12th annual Voya Financial Colloquium on the topic of “Social Responsibility and Impact in Business.” The event, held on Oct 25th, 2024, brought together researchers from diverse perspectives to discuss the role of business in […]
[Read More]Program Updates
UConn MSSRIB Students and Faculty Attend Landmark UN Event on Modern SlaveryOn 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 […]
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 FellowEarning 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.