Author Archive
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.
UConn Scientists Develop New Antibody for Bowel Disease
Molecular and cell biologist Michael Lynes and an international team of researchers have developed a novel antibody designed to prevent the patient’s immune system from attacking its own body.
Around the Nation, Alumni Reach for Rake, Hammer, Paintbrush
UConn alumni groups across the country will be volunteering in their communities during the month of April.
Morphing Genomes Can Harm and Help
Imagine reading a blueprint that’s 3.2 billion pages long. That’s how many strands of DNA make up the human genome, which is being studied by geneticists like molecular & cell biology professor Rachel O’Neill.