Author Archive
Emeritus Professor of English Charles Boer Dies
Boer taught mythology, poetry, and individual 20th-century writers in the English department from 1966 to 1992.
The Social Impact of Engineering
A new track within the human rights minor encourages students from a variety of disciplines to consider the social context of engineering advances.
Fisheries Management Study Casts Aside Conventional Wisdom
More efficient practices could lead to an increase in profits of up to 49 percent, according to a new study by UConn’s Ling Huang and a coauthor at Duke University.
UConn Seeks to Buy Nathan Hale Inn for Student Housing
Trustees have authorized the University to negotiate purchase of the hotel to accommodate more students on campus.
Tipping the Scales on Obesity
UConn and Rudd Center researchers are conducting a variety of cutting-edge studies that address the nationwide problem of obesity.
Medieval Studies Professor Thomas Jambeck Dies
Thomas Jambeck, associate professor emeritus of English and former director of medieval studies, died Nov. 14.
Gaming Safer Sex
While the players of many video games win by surviving a set of challenges, the success of one new video game is behavior change off screen.
Senior Wins Award in Recognition of Leadership Potential
Julianne Norton '15 (CLAS) will use her Mitchell Scholarship to pursue a graduate degree in creative writing in Ireland as she continues work on a graphic novel.
UConn Foundation Plans to Raise $150M for Student Support
The five-year plan will double the money the Foundation raises for scholarships, to ensure the University attracts the best and brightest students.
UConn Field Hockey Wins 2014 National Championship
The Huskies claimed their fourth national title – their second in a row – with a 1-0 victory over Syracuse.