Author Archive
Portraits of Strength: Alfredo Fuentes ’08 MPS
Veteran firefighter Alfredo Fuentes was among the first responders on 9/11. Forced by his injuries to give up his job, he came to UConn to study homeland security.
UConn Reads Nominations Wide-ranging This Year
Books nominated so far range from the Bible to 'Walden' and 'The Omnivore's Dilemma.'
Portraits of Strength: Dominique (Soucy) Matteson ’03 (CLAS)
UConn alum Dominique Matteson was diagnosed with leukemia in her early 20s. At her lowest point, 50 percent of her cells were showing cancer.
Former Scholarship Recipient Pays it Forward
An alum who benefited from a scholarship after his father died hopes to help reduce uncertainty in the lives of current students.
Emeritus Professor of Engineering Marty Fox Dies
Fox taught for 37 years in the Departments of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering.
Physiology and Neurobiology Professor William Chapple Dies
A UConn faculty member since 1966, Chapple taught thousands of students in subjects ranging from human anatomy and physiology to neuroscience.
UConn Ranked #1 for Gluten-free Dining Options
UConn is ranked #1 in Udi's list of the Top 10 Gluten Free Accommodating Colleges for 2014.
Leonid Azaroff, Materials Science Institute Founding Director, Dies
Azaroff, an internationally known crystallographer, was director of IMS from 1965 until he retired from UConn in 1992.
Select Faculty Honors & Accomplishments, May 2014
UConn faculty are receiving recognition nationwide and around the world. Read a selection of recent faculty honors.
‘Normal’ Bacteria Vital for Keeping Intestinal Lining Intact
Findings by UConn Health researchers could yield new therapies for stomach disorders.