Author Archive
Quiet that Ringing in the Brain
A UConn researcher investigating potassium channels has tested a promising new drug for treating epilepsy and tinnitus.
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UConn Reads: Wrestling With Race
The chair of the UConn Reads Steering Committee discusses how 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' one of the books nominated, is painfully relevant to the present.
Emeritus Education Professor Richard Dempsey Dies
A professor of educational leadership for more than 20 years, Dempsey worked closely with Connecticut schools.
Longtime Accounting Professor Supports Opera at UConn
Students participating in the opera program will benefit from the philanthropy of a retired faculty member.
A New Use for Old Carpet
UConn researchers in engineering and business are collaborating to create particle board from waste carpet and bring it to market.
Reducing the Japanese Beetle Population
A UConn researcher recommends planting peonies to attract a parasitic wasp that preys on the beetle grubs.
Emeritus Professor of Political Science George Cole Dies
Cole, a former department chair, was an expert on prosecution, courts, and corrections.
Jazz on the Square
Live Music Wednesdays at the Storrs Center Town Square are a relaxing way to spend an evening with family and friends.
Affordable Care Act in the Balance
UConn Law professor John Cogan discusses the Supreme Court case challenging the Act, saying that it had the potential to cause chaos in many states' health insurance markets.
Liang Appointed as Medical School Dean
Dr. Bruce Liang is an internationally renowned cardiologist and researcher, who has held several leadership positions at UConn Health.