Monthly Archives: March 2013

Honoring a Women’s Basketball Legend

Jim Agonis ’71 (BUS) has established an endowed scholarship fund named in honor of associate head coach Chris Dailey.

Class of 2013: Addison Zhao, Future Educational Psychologist

Psychology senior Addison Zhao has excelled as both a student and a peer educator. Now he hopes to study educational psychology in graduate school.

Health Center Honors Pooja Luthra with Doctor’s Day Award

Luthra cited for her dedication to excellence and commitment to her patients.

Two Health Center Researchers Awarded Biomedical Research Grants

Kevin Claffey and Irina Bezsonova are studying diseases associated with tobacco use.

President Herbst to Present Second Annual State of the University Address

President Susan Herbst will review the University’s progress over the past year and her vision for the future in her address on Thursday, April 4.

Education Law Expert Preston Green III Joins UConn Faculty

Green, who will join UConn from Penn State in the fall, will have a joint appointment in the Neag School and the School of Law.

UConn Names New Dean of School of Nursing

Regina Cusson, an expert on advanced nursing practice, has been named dean following a national search.

A World Traveler Supports UConn Study Abroad

Dr. Michael Rosen, an alum with two degrees from UConn, has established a fund to encourage students in the physical and life sciences to study abroad.

Outstanding Students in the Class of 2013

As the University counts down to Commencement, UConn Today is featuring some of this year’s outstanding graduating students.

Nurturing Families Network Accepts Award from Auxiliary

The UConn Health Center Auxiliary has donated $1,000 to the Health Center’s support program for first-time parents.

Class of 2013: Russell Lycan, Future Marine Archaeologist

Russell Lycan ’13 (CLAS) is making the journey from Navy diver to a career in marine archaeology.