“And in first place…” We held our breath. I mean, this was months of effort. This was 8AM Zoom meetings during winter break and 9PM meetings on Mondays. This was frantically ordering Domino’s and arguing over the significance of PFAS contaminants. This was the Kogod Case Competition. The roster, which had three Opportunity Fund members, […]

We are now a few weeks into the semester and strong teamwork is rampant in the Spring 2025 Applied Investment Analysis class. It seems that many other classes and majors demand some form of teamwork, whether it is for a group project or perhaps a lab assignment. However, students who are part of the HERco […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]