Author Archive
UConn Student Chasing Dreams in Tornado Alley
Beyond the adrenaline rush, Jesse Gillett ’26 (SFA) says there’s something special that draws him like a magnet to document the fearsome weather phenomena
Existing Preservation Laws Could Protect Rural Public Schools from Vouchers, Charters
Study suggests governments could create 'education preserves' around rural public school districts and issue regulations to govern charter schools and voucher programs within those borders, similar to the way hunting preserves have regulations to protect the natural resources within them
Misunderstood Monsters: Tales of Horror Are Far More Than Blood Splatter and Gore
'There’s just tremendous beauty and art and intelligence behind the greatest films in any category. Why do so many critics plug in the worst horror films for all horror?'
Working in Multiples: Counterproof Press Exhibition Displays Art Made At and For UConn
Since 2014, whenever a visiting artist would come to the University, they would create an original piece for Counterproof to print – almost like a souvenir of their time here
Artists of the Sky: Benton Exhibition Showcases Beauty, Scientific Importance of Clouds
Climate scientists need to predict cloud formation with near perfection because being even slightly off could mean the difference between – well, life and death
New Interactive Map of Connecticut Nonprofits Rolled Out to Help With Decision-Making
'Nonprofits have saved the State of Connecticut billions, not millions, of dollars. They took on some of the toughest public services'
UConn Puppet Arts Alums Shine Bright as Diamonds in 60th Anniversary Exhibition
'Puppets can make us laugh and cause us to cry. They can inspire us to action and give us ideas to contemplate. Reality and fantasy are equally expressed through the puppet arts'
Survey Asked Parents Whether They Consult with Doctor or Social Media Before Visiting ER
'The hypothesis of the study was that younger parents would be more likely to use online health information and certain types of online health information as well'
Researchers Hope Documentary’s Example Can Promote Common Ground in Connecticut
'One of the things ‘The Tennessee 11’ shows us is that people generally are on the side of less firearm injury and death. We may just disagree about how to get there'
Study: Political Polarization Drives People to Protest
'The nature of protesting is quite a bit more focused on partisan politics than it has been in the past'