Author Archive
Drivers, Pedestrians Urged to Exercise Caution as Students Return to Campus
As the fall 2013 semester begins, motorists and pedestrians are urged to use caution as they move in and around campus.
Face to Face with Nobel Laureates
A Ph.D. student in chemistry recounts his experiences at the 63rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, an opportunity to meet with 34 science Nobelists.
All the World’s a Stage for Alumna Talia Thiesfield
Actress and vocalist Talia Thiesfield '11 (SFA) talks about her background, her start in theater, and her work on the stage.
UConn Alums Living the Sweet Life as Founders of FroyoWorld
Entrepreneurs Dennis ’04 (BUS) and William Bok ’08 (CLAS) launched Connecticut's first self-serve frozen yogurt chain in 2010.
$3.5 Million Grant Allows UConn’s ‘GlobalEd2’ Program to Reach More Classrooms
The international social studies simulation helps improve middle schoolers' science and global literacy skills.
UConn Reads: The Long List
The UConn Reads Committee's Long List includes the most frequently nominated books and some the committee suggested.
Petroleum Researcher Awarded American Chemical Society New Investigator Grant
Chemical engineer George Bollas has received ACS funding for his research on making the synthesis of fuel more efficient.
Summer Camps Groom Tomorrow’s Scientists and Engineers
Summer programs help build the pipeline of future STEM students at UConn, who will in turn become the scientists and engineers the state needs.
Fostering College Dreams for Kids in Foster Care
UConn's new First Star Academy is a residential summer program for high school students in foster care.
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.