Director

Kristen Cole

For nearly two decades, I have led media relations on behalf of a diverse mix of higher education institutions. Here, faculty, staff and students pursue answers to critical questions in labs, lecture halls and communities. Our communication about that work through social media, film, photography and editorial content, serves the vital role of informing the public about the challenges of a changing global society.


Author Archive

Broadway World

UConn’s Ballard Presents ‘African American Puppetry in New York City’

If the responsibilities of a teacher go far beyond academics, why isn’t that what we are testing teacher candidates on? writes Olivia Singer, a master's student in the teacher preparation program. (Getty Images)

Op-ed: Just Passing Tests Won’t Make Teachers Good

If the responsibilities of a teacher go far beyond academics, why isn’t that what we are testing teacher candidates on? writes Olivia Singer, a master's student in the teacher preparation program.

A student embraces the first snow of the academic year at Hilltop Residence Halls. (UConn Photo/Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS))

Flaky Weather

When the first snowflakes of the academic year began to fly on Thursday, students and plow truck drivers went outside.

New York Times

Facing Tensions Close to Home, Japan’s Abe Cements Alliance with Australia

Human Rights Campaign

Survey Finds Significant Challenges for Trans and Gender-Expansive Youth

Medicine Newsline

H.S. Students Less Likely to Select Milk, Fruit When Fruit Juice is Available

High school teacher in classroom, one student raising hand. (Getty Images)

An ‘A’ Student Gives Teachers 8 Pieces of Advice

'One day, I realized I could do less and still be OK,' writes master's student and self-described overachiever Taylor Hudak '18 (ED).

Phys.org

Black Students Who Have One Black Teacher are More Likely To Go To College

The Daily

Babies Learn Better With Other Babies

Quartz

India’s All-Female Police Stations are Better at Keeping Women Safe