Author Archive
Weight-Based Teasing Has Long-Term Impact
Adolescents who are teased about their weight are more likely to have weight-related health consequences as adults, according to a new study.
Spirit Award Winners Honored for Contributions to Community
Honorees in the third annual employee recognition program, the UConn Spirit Awards, received their awards at a ceremony March 25.
Series: Understanding and Responding to Climate Change
Across disciplines, UConn’s researchers are amassing a wealth of knowledge about climate change that will lead to greater understanding of its impact.
To Conserve Tropical Forests and Wildlife, Protect Rights of People Who Rely on Them
A UConn global environment expert argues that when countries protect the rights of local people and support their participation in the political process, they are better able to handle conflicts over the environment.
Research Vessel to Undergo Upgrade
In order to lengthen the ship and expand the space available for researchers, construction crews will carefully cut it in half, and then weld in the new section.
UConn Incubator Companies Raise $39.9 Million in 2016
The University’s Technology Incubation Program experienced record growth last year.
Business Student Among Six UConn Fulbright Winners
Marketing major Margo Bailey was awarded a highly competitive Fulbright Scholarship to the IE Business School in Madrid, Spain.
Is Sitting the New Smoking?
Make movement part of your workday, says a UConn Health ergonomist.
UConn Junior Named 2017 Goldwater Scholar
Tyler Daddio '18 (CLAS, ENG) is one of four students UConn nominated for the honor. Two others earned honorable mentions in this year's competition.
Immigration is the Next UConn Reads Theme
While we may consider the United States a 'nation of immigrants,' it has also been a country of profound nativism and, at times, xenophobia, writes Cathy Schlund-Vials of the UConn Reads Selection Committee.