The source on higher education news, College Gazette, rounded up a list of 10 “hidden gem” universities in New England. To be considered a “hidden gem,” a college had to demonstrate excellence over the last decade in the form of …

The coworking concept is continuing apace, with such facilities seemingly opening on a weekly basis. (Serendipity Labs announced a second Fairfield County location to join its Stamford operation).

But the concept is getting a pronounced twist on the campus …

“I shadowed my match yesterday and it was unbelievable. I had so much fun and tried to take in as much information as I could while forming new relationships with the faculty and players. I came in with a bunch of questions and my match was able to answer all of them, and he gave me a tour of the state-of-the-art practice facility. It was definitely a dream come true and a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget.” -Chloe Lal, Class of 2021, shadowed an alum who now works for the Boston Celtics as a Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer

Name: Louis Aquino
Year: Senior
Major: Management/Finance
Company: Treasury Partners
Found the position: Handshake
Quote: “The world belongs to the energetic.”

Name: Erin Perotta
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology
Company: Seaquest
Found the position: Applied for Internship because of volunteering experience with wildlife
Quote: “I now work as a exotic mammal keeper at seaquest! I have worked with numerous wild animals such as …

Name: John Richetelli
Year: Freshman
Major: Undecided Business
Company: Barnum Financial
Found the position: Member of Barnum’s recruiting team reached out
Quote:“My internship with Barnum Financial Group has been extremely valuable.  Working alongside such determined and knowledgeable team members …

Name: Stephanie Castagliuolo
Year: Senior
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology Major (chem/honors minor)
Company: Foundation Medicine
Found the position: In a conversation with a stranger!
Quote: “My internship at Foundation Medicine helped me develop my skills and gain the experience …

Name: Juliette Ochoa

Year: Freshman

Major: Political Science

Company: Connecticut State Capitol

Found the position: Family Friend, via own research/initiative

Quote: “Being an intern at the Connecticut State Capitol taught me how to network and strengthen my writing. More importantly, …

Name: Cody O’Brien
Year: Senior
Major: Finance
Company: Terex
Found the position: School-wide career Fair, WCOB prepared him well
Quote: “Interning in Treasury was invaluable exposure at a multinational corporation. I am grateful to apply my leadership, technical, and communication …

When people think of human resources or “HR” they might picture a mysterious hiring and firing department, or the downtrodden HR rep Toby from the NBC comedy “The Office.” But don’t be fooled—HR work can make for a great, challenging …