Author Archive
UConn Reads Sneak Peek: ‘Things Fall Apart’
UConn Reads chairperson Anne D'Alleva considers a classic of African literature and a newcomer on the scene, with a perspective from Tolstoy.
Preventing ACL Injury in a High-risk Population
UConn kinesiologist Lindsay DiStefano is studying the effectiveness of an intervention designed to prevent injury among military cadets.
UConn Reads Nomination List Sneak Peek: Novels of India
Contemporary Indian fiction is vital and complex. It's not surprising that novels by a number of writers from India have been nominated for UConn Reads.
Boosting Crop Yields in Australia
A technology developed at UConn that enhances salinity tolerance in plants will be used to help improve crop yields in Australia.
New Vice President for Student Affairs Named
Michael A. Gilbert has been selected as UConn’s new vice president for student affairs, after a national search. He will assume the position on Aug. 19. “Dr. Gilbert is a visionary, articulate, and charismatic leader who will build a continued record of excellence for the Division of Student Affairs,” says Provost Mun Choi. An experienced […]
UConn Investigates Allegations Involving Faculty Member
Further public information will be posted to a special website as it becomes available.
UConn Reads Nomination ‘Sneak Peek’: Our Beloved Books
The nominators' commentary provides a wonderful glimpse into people's lives and favorite books, says committee chair Anne D'Alleva.
Working with Flowers: How To Create a Wedding Bouquet
Jim Palmieri, manager of UConn Blooms, UConn's on-campus source for fresh flowers and plants, demonstrates how to create a wedding bouquet.
Celebrating a Threatened Bird
UConn professor and State Ornithologist Margaret Rubega teaches local residents about chimney swifts.
Same-Sex Marriage: Critiques, Trends, and Victories
Sociology professor Mary Bernstein discusses the implications of recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings for the LGBT and marriage-equality movements.