Jaclyn Severance
Jaclyn (Falkowski) Severance has worked in communications and public relations in the state of Connecticut for almost 20 years. She served as the director of communications and primary spokesperson for the Connecticut Office of the Attorney General before joining University Communications. She also previously served as the communications director for the Connecticut Democratic State Central Committee, as a press secretary for the Connecticut General Assembly’s Senate Democratic Caucus, and as the associate editor of Connecticut Lawyer magazine. Jaclyn earned a degree in communications, emphasizing in journalism, from the University of Hartford; studied photography at the Hartford Art School; and interned as a staff writer with the Hartford Courant. She and her husband and son live on a small, family farm in Connecticut’s Quiet Corner where they raise cashmere goats. A news, features, and special projects writer, her beat includes human rights and global affairs, entrepreneurship and innovation, social work, behavioral sciences, student and alumni stories, and campus life.
Author Archive
2026 Malka Penn Award Recognizes ‘The Teacher of Nomad Land’ and ‘Coming Home’
Selections honored as outstanding works that address human rights issues and themes
June 22, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
Go Bags and Stay Bins: Using Research and Outreach to Help Older Adults Prepare for Emergencies on Connecticut’s Coastline
A multi-agency, cross-disciplinary effort to help Connecticut residents stay aware and safe
June 22, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
‘We Are Not Simply Training Musicians’ – A Conversation with Interim Provost Pamir Alpay
It’s the University’s multidisciplinary nature that Ivakhiv says sets it apart in the competitive world of music and helps her send not just accomplished but also well-rounded musicians out into the world after graduation
May 22, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
BUILDing Connecticut’s Capital City: Unique UConn Course Celebrates Five Years of Partnership, Collaboration, and Hartford Stories
'BUILD Hartford is a hands-on UConn course that turns digital storytelling into real support for Hartford’s businesses'
May 14, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
UConn’s Class of 2026: By the Numbers
A look at the newest group of Husky alums by the numbers
May 4, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
‘Sense of Belonging, Sense of Purpose’ – A Conversation with Maj. Gen. Francis Evon and Interim Provost Pamir Alpay
UConn, largely through its Office of Veterans and Military Programs, has built a culture of support for both active and retired servicemen and women seeking to pursue academic opportunities at the University
May 1, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
First-Year Business Student Invites UConn Diners to ‘Swipe’ for Easy Dining Hall Nutrition Info
Each day, Swipe collects data from Dining Services about the menu items offered in each location and serves it up through an easy-to-use interface
April 16, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
The Helper
Stephanie Mora Gutierrez ’27 brings dedication and passion to everything she does, from the student experience at UConn to the nonprofit she founded
April 13, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
‘It Stands for Excellence’ – A Conversation with UConn’s Azzi Fudd and Interim Provost Pamir Alpay
A star on the court and in the classroom
March 11, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
Third Annual UConn Student-Organized Free Medical Clinic Coming to Willimantic
Last year, UConn student volunteers helped provide more than $142,000 in care to 196 patients
March 4, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
All Roads Lead to AI at HackUConn 2026
This year’s hackathon will begin at 5:00 p.m. on February 27
February 13, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
One World, One Language? UConn Professor on Personal Quest to Reclaim Endangered Languages
Even as thousands of languages are endangered, efforts to save them are underway
February 10, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut
Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters
January 12, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
Positivity, Period: UConn Student Brings Free Menstrual Care, Educational Resources to Worcester Community
'The best way to beat stigma is through education'
December 19, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
Do Bugs Like Salty Snacks? UConn Student Studying Salt’s Impact on Phragmites Feasting
Getting to the bottom of what might make an invasive plant an attractive meal for insects
November 18, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
Being Seen, Feeling Seen: Summit Examined Complicated, Far-Ranging Intersections of Sport and Human Rights
Human Rights Summit features perspectives from athletes, academics, and industry experts
October 28, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
Uncover ‘Clues to the Future’ at Experience Innovation Expo
'If you're looking to have fun, this is the place for you'
October 22, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
What Happens When Local Hospitals Stop Delivering Babies? UConn Anthropology Student is Hoping to Find Out
'The goal of this project is, within the medical anthropology context, to really look at people’s lived experiences'
October 13, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
What Even Is Social Media, Tho? Adults and Teens Often Differ, UConn Researchers Find
No cap: Differences in understanding the basics can lead to bad policy outcomes fr fr
September 17, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
Getting Cozy: UConn Entrepreneur Focuses on Mindful Productivity as Werth Institute Program Continues Engaging First-Year Women
'Take every opportunity you’re given and just make sure that you’re loving what you’re doing, that you want to be here, that you want to learn'
September 4, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance