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cation. UConn is one of only 17 universities honored to host a Center for Interna-
tional Business Education and Research (CIBER) program. e designation, by
the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes UConn as one of the universities ca-
pable of increasing the competitiveness of U.S. businesses in the global marketplace.
All of these accomplishments have Dean Elliott optimistic and enthusiastic about
the future growth of the program he oversees.
"Today we are a top-ranked school of business and a top 20 public research uni-
versity," Elliott said. "As for the future, we know it will be characterized by change
… by closely observing the needs of the world economy for knowledge and talent,
we will continue to help prepare our students to effectively embrace change. It is an
exciting time." n
Above: Kai Kai Guo, a Ph.D. candidate
in biomedical engineering presents
insights gained about the market for
digital microscopy, and plans to bring his
technology to market at the conclusion of
Accelerate UConn.
Right: Accelerate UConn students ask
questions about legal structures for
company formation as they prepare to bring
new technologies to market.
