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

Alijona Savchenko and Bruno Massot of Germany during the Figure Skating Pairs Skating Short Program on day five of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at Gangneung Ice Arena on February 14, 2018 in Gangneung, South Korea. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Wearable Technologies Help Olympians Achieve Top Performance

Wearables, biometrics, and apps analyzing data are becoming much more common for athletes at all levels, giving indications of what’s going on inside an athlete’s body, says a UConn professor.

The Dr. Oz Show

Should Kratom be Banned?

MSN

Exxon sues the suers in fierce bid to defeat climate lawsuits

Bloomberg

Exxon Sues Its Antagonists in a Fierce Climate-Change Lawsuit

Good Morning America

Valentine’s Day tips: Weight loss can be contagious between partners

Business Insider

Here’s what the flu does to your body, and why it makes you feel so awful

Sick woman laying on sofa blowing nose. (Getty Images)

What the Flu Does to Your Body, and Why it Makes You Feel Awful

We all know the symptoms of flu include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headaches, and fatigue. But just what causes all the havoc? Laura Haynes of UConn Health has the answer.

New York Times

Kim Jong-un’s Sister Turns On the Charm, Taking Pence’s Spotlight

Associated Press

Ivy League glee club ends decades old gender restrictions

San Francisco Chronicle

What the flu does to your body, and why it makes you feel so awful