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

Herald

Women’s Money Matters, Investment Exec Declares

High school lunch. (Steve Debenport/Getty Images)

At School Lunch, Healthier Options are Overlooked When Juice is Available

Milk, fruit, and water sales decline when a less healthy option – juice – is served through the National School Lunch program, says a new UConn Rudd Center study.

Hearst news

Economic Growth Quickens in Connecticut, Though State Still Lags

Associated Press

For Many Families, ’Tis the Season for Matching Jammies

Medicine Newsline

Alcohol Ads on Social Media Sites Increase Desire to Drink

Times News

How Facebook Aids in Promoting Alcohol Abuse

Associated Press

Move More, Sit Less – Great Advice, but How Can We Make Time for Exercise?

Broadway World

UConn’s Ballard Institute Presents ‘The Gingerbread Man’

Morning Consult

Addressing Disparities in the Care of People with Sickle Cell Disease

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Study Reports How Race Matters in the Classroom