The Opportunity Fund Project

The UConn Opportunity Fund Project is an immersive program that was created to inspire and develop our students for careers in finance. Our mission is to broaden and deepen student participation in the experiential learning opportunity afforded by managing university assets in the stock market. Taught by a highly experienced professional institutional investor, our goal is to open these doors to those who are typically underrepresented in the investment management industry and serve as a bridge between the classroom and Wall Street. Our program is more than just a series of classes. It is designed to make our students Job Ready-Day One, preparing them to thrive in the real world of business and finance. The focus goes beyond building a student’s technical competencies; it serves to enhance their leadership skills and communications capabilities, all while raising their confidence, which is a critical ingredient in career success.

Here are testimonials from some of our program’s most dedicated students, each of whom has significantly contributed to its growth and success. Lily Dworak, a Senior in Finance, shares that her experience was interactive and hands-on, unlike any of her other classes. Morgan Hodorski, a Junior in Finance, talks about being challenged and finding more direction for her career after participating in this program. Isabella DeLeo, a Sophomore in Finance, emphasizes that getting involved in this program has been the best decision of her college career. Click through to hear their stories!