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.


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Seven UConn faculty members won Fulbright Scholarships to lecture and research abroad in 2016-17.

UConn Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars

The University of Connecticut is among the top 10 producers of Fulbright Scholars from research institutions this year. The University has seven Fulbright Scholars on its faculty who will be teaching and performing research around the world in the 2016-17 academic year, according to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The […]

Daily Mail

Depression can be lifted by going for a short walk

Health Medicine Network

Lifting your spirits doesn’t require many reps

U.S. News

UConn to receive Purple Heart of fallen alumnus

Philadelphia Tribune

How to temper smartphone overuse

Buddleia ‘Summer Skies’

New UConn Butterfly Bushes Land on the Market

Royalties from plant cultivars help to fund continued research by students.

UConn Names Swimming and Diving Coach

Chris Maiello has successful experience at every level of the sport.

Associated Press

UConn to receive Purple Heart of fallen alumnus

Boston Globe

Navy SEAL killed in Somalia praised as hometown hero

Associated Press

Fire destroys historic barn at UConn’s main campus