Author Archive
In Memoriam: Brian Jones, State Archaeologist
Jones, a professor of anthropology, received his Ph.D. in anthropology at UConn and led the Office of the State Archaeologist for five years.
Helping Municipalities Meet New Pollution Regulations
A UConn Extension program, partnering with the state, is helping towns comply with new state and federal requirements for reducing water pollution – and saving them money.
Actuarial Science Program Honored by Casualty Actuarial Society
Improved courses, the addition of writing and programming proficiencies, and intensive internship experiences give the Program its second win of the prominent award.
UConn’s Statement Regarding Decision by NCAA Committee on Infractions
“We are looking forward to the future now that this process has come to a conclusion,” said David Benedict, director of athletics.
UConn Returns to Big East Conference
The Huskies will build their future in the conference where they enjoyed significant athletic successes.
Gampel and Sherman Undergoing Upgrades This Summer
A new sound system in Gampel Pavilion will improve the experience for teams and fans at games and students and the public attending major University events, while new turf at the Sherman Complex will benefit recreational programs as well as varsity teams.
Government-funded Research Increasingly Fuels Innovation
A quantitative analysis going back over a period of more than 90 years shows that almost a third of patents in the U.S. rely on federal research funding.
Sickle Cell Drug Showing Promise in Clinical Trial
In early clinical trial data, the experimental drug has shown promise for impacting important biological markers in the red and white blood cells of sickle cell patients.
Op-ed: When did GMO Become a Dirty Word?
The medical, agricultural, and environmental fields all have GMO products, writes Stacey Stearns of UConn Extension.
UConn Students and Alumni Honored by Fulbright Program
The Fulbright student recipients were awarded grants to travel for study and research in South Korea, Guatemala, Turkey, the E.U., India, Brazil, and Jordan.