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

UConn archaeologist Alexia Smith works in the field.

Ancient Grains Reveal Roots of Early Social Inequality

UConn archaeologist Alexia Smith was part of a team that analyzed charred ancient grains to reconstruct the conditions under which crops grew, building up a picture of how farming practice changed over time.

The Conversation

Why Amazon should keep prescription drugs off its voluminous shelves

Smithsonian magazine

Abused Animals in Connecticut Get Their Own Legal Advocates

Health News Digest

Mapping Teen Suicides to Help Prevent Them

The Atlantic

The Downside to Career and Technical Education

TIME magazine

Why Weight Training Is Ridiculously Good For You

Sophomore Susan Aneno is traveling this week to Eugene, Ore. to compete in the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. (J.J. Clark/UConn Photo)

UConn Runner to Compete in NCAA Championships

Sophomore runner Susan Aneno is the only member of the UConn track and field teams participating in Nationals this week in Eugene, Ore.

Chronicle of Higher Education

Teaching Humility in an Age of Arrogance

Quartz

US municipalities, university presidents, et al. defying Trump’s stance on Paris

Philanthropy News

Rita Allen Foundation Announces 2017 Scholars