First Impressions When I first heard about the Opportunity Fund Program, I assumed it was mainly for underclassmen and wasn’t sure if it was a female only fund or not. As an upperclassman, I had figured the Student Managed Fund would be a better fit, and it seemed like I had missed my chance to […]
News & Notes
A View on STUDENT-Athletes
“Are you sure you would be able to handle this position, alongside your sport?” is a question I hear all too often, usually followed by an email that says something along the lines of “Ultimately, we chose someone who may not have as much on their plate.” How is it fair that being a Division […]
Excitement & Anticipation from the Newest Members of the OFP
As we approach our first meeting of the semester, students in the Fall 2024 Building Blocks class are buzzing with anticipation. For many, this will be the first opportunity where students can dive into their interests in investing, finance, and accounting. A large portion of the class is made up of students who have yet […]
A Piece of Market History – My Visit to the NYSE
On Tuesday, July 16th I was granted the opportunity to visit the New York Stock Exchange through Rosenblatt’s internship program. Joe Gawronski, CEO of Rosenblatt Securities, guided all the investment banking and equity research interns. Before entering, I knew that the NYSE’s atmosphere had changed since its glory days, but little did I know how […]
Investing in Our Professional Development
What helps bridge the gap between The UConn Opportunity Fund Project and Wall Street? There are various answers to that question, however, one greatly stands out. The answer I would give is the emphasis we place on professional development. With the Opportunity Fund, we continuously strive to develop and strengthen our skills. We are fortunate […]
Where It All Began – A Return to Tolland High School
I am a Junior at the University of Connecticut and a proud member of the Opportunity Fund Project. Our program aims to bridge the gap for students, giving them a head start in their career-building journey by exposing them early in college to the world of investing. Recently, I had the privilege of reconnecting with […]
Investing Across the Pond- OFP Goes to London
This spring break, 8 students in the Opportunity Fund Project gave up their week of relaxation to participate in an immersive and once in a lifetime experience in London. They spent countless hours in vans, trains, planes, and cars as they traversed from Storrs, CT all the way to London. After landing, these students didn’t let […]
Dinner with Mr. Lewis
Picture this, a college freshman breaking bread at dinner with the CFO of a forty-billion-dollar company. In the Opportunity Fund Project, it happens. I did exactly that, along with three of my peers. Michael Van Sambeck, Lily Dworak, Sabrina Behboudi, Briana Dastoli, and I met Greg Lewis at Fenton River Grille for dinner and an […]