Author Archive
Why Do Female Comedians Disappear After Dark?
English professor and humorist Gina Barreca wonders, where are the women on late-night television?
UConn Alum Named MacArthur Fellow
Environmental engineer Kartik Chandran ’99 Ph.D. is one of 24 individuals recognized this year with a MacArthur ‘genius grant.’
UConn Law Professors File Brief with U.S. Supreme Court
The brief offers expert information relevant to an appeal by Tyson Foods that could affect the future of class action suits.
Sage Advice for Graduate Students: Be Social
The Student Association of Graduate Engineers emphasizes social interaction as an important part of professional development.
Business School to Offer Program for Voter Registrars
The School of Business will offer classes in a new professional development program that will lead to certification for Connecticut's voter registrars.
SNAP Participants Get Enough Calories, Insufficient Healthy Food
A new UConn study shows that the federal nutrition assistance program alleviates hunger but falls short on dietary quality.
Former Men’s Soccer Coach Joe Morrone Dies
The Hall of Fame coach, who led UConn to the NCAA Men’s Soccer National Championship in 1981, was also instrumental in the growth of collegiate soccer nationally.
Plant Stem Cell Research May Yield Bigger, Stronger Crops
A UConn researcher is studying a plant protein that plays a key role in biomass accumulation, with potential applications for agriculture and renewable energy.
The Human Cost of ‘Clean’ Energy
UConn and Harvard researchers have shown that hydroelectric energy may be more damaging to northern ecosystems than climate change.
Topping-out UConn’s Newest Residence Hall
A milestone in the construction of Next Gen Hall was marked Sept. 14 with the hoisting of a flag, a tree, and the final two planks.