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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.
A Hero’s Welcome: The American Public’s Attitudes Toward Veterans
Roper Center experts analyze public opinion on what the government owes veterans and whether it is fulfilling its obligations.
When the Wall Came Tumbling Down: The American Public and Berlin
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Roper Center experts review how Americans viewed the division and reunification of Berlin.
UConn Hockey Defeats BC in Front of Sellout Crowd
The Huskies earned their first-ever Hockey East win Wednesday night, in their home opener at the XL Center.
Economic Impact: Sustaining Connecticut
This infographic was first published in the Fall 2014 print edition of UConn Magazine. To read more stories like this, visit s.uconn.edu/fall14 or download UConn Magazine’s free app for iPads. Download a high-resolution PDF.
2014 Fall – Alumni News and Notes: 1950s, 1960s
1950s The Honorable Frederick A. Freedman ’51 (CLAS), counsel at the law firm Halloran & Sage in Westport, Conn., is a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, a professional association whose members have a commitment to the practice of alternative dispute resolution. He is the first inductee from Westport and one of nine […]
2014 Fall – Alumni News and Notes: 1970s, 1980s
1970s Alan Taffel ’71 (CLAS) is the author of Heaven, Inc.: A Helluva Novel, published in April by Blairmont Publishing. Tony Abbott ’74 (CLAS) is the author of The Copernicus Legacy: The Serpent’s Curse, published in October by HarperCollins. He has written more than 95 books for children ages 6 to 14 as well as […]
2014 Fall – Alumni News and Notes: 1990s
1990s Maria (Frey) Carvalho ’90 (BUS) is the author of Hamster in Space!, a children’s book published by CreateSpace in 2013 and available on Amazon. She visits local elementary schools to share the book and to talk about the writing process with students. Brian M. DiBella ’92 (BUS) is president of the electrical wiring systems […]
2014 Fall – Alumni News and Notes: 2000s and 2010s
2000s Wade A. Gibbs ’00 (BUS) was the adult ambassador for the 2014 Greater Hartford Walk to Cure Arthritis, with the goal of fundraising $104,580. Alexander Thacher ’00 JD is principal at Ernst & Young in the firm’s Seattle office. He is a member of the firm’s tax practice, where he serves as a subject […]
2014 Fall Edition: In Memoriam
Alumni Daniel J. Lizdas ’61 (ENG) Michael V. Czeczotka ’96 (CLAS) David Clark Brooks ’98 Ph.D. Faculty Nafe Katter Lamia Haddad Khairallah (retired)