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

ESPN

Korey Stringer’s death lingers on a final trip to Mankato

Phys.org

Free admissions tests help more poor students go to college

The Navy STEM Crew incorporates community building, education, leadership, and professional development components to inspire students and prepare them for Navy careers. Here, URI students from the Department of Ocean Engineering are conducting prep for an at-sea test of an autonomous underwater vehicle. (University of Rhode Island Photo)

UConn, URI Win Navy Grant for Undersea Engineering Program

The region is the primary supplier of Naval submarines and home to some 600 firms that provide parts for the submarine fleet.

Forbes

If You’re Feeling Unproductive, Blame The Summer Heat

Boston Globe

UConn pitchers see summertime action

New York Times

UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute on Heatstroke Risk in Young Athletes

New Scientist

Plastics made fireproof thanks to mother-of-pearl mimic

The Conversation

Why the US doesn’t understand Chinese thought – and must

Washington Post

President Trump, do you remember that time Margaret Thatcher fired all the economists?

The Atlantic

How Churches Could Run Charter Schools