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

Boston Globe

How Gorsuch’s nomination could be felt by N.E. politicians

Broadway World

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Presents ‘The Business of Puppetry’

Health Medicine Network

Coal mine dust lowers spectral reflectance of Arctic snow by up to 84 percent

NCAA

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: 14 exceptional female athletes

Supercomputing Online

Your computer can help scientists search for new childhood cancer treatments

Science & Enterprise

Grid Computing Harnessed for Childhood Cancer Research

UPI

Stigma of ‘fat shaming’ can make health problems worse, study says

Forbes

How Is GIS Being Used To Map Protests?

The Washington Times

Syrian refugees find home, new ‘family’ in Connecticut

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Supporting Our International Students

"Our large and diverse population – including our international students – is one of our greatest strengths as a top research university," President Herbst noted.