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

AARP

Need a Doctor, Hospital or Rehab? Medicare Has Tools to Help

Newsday

Hispanics on Long Island, Nationally Have Longer Life Expectancy Than Others

Broadway World

The UConn’s Ballard Institute Presents Free Puppet-Building Workshops

NBC News

El Paso, Racism and Rhetoric: The Growing Toll of Bigotry in America

Tribune News Service

Lack of Sleep Among Adolescents Could Pave the Way for Future Health Problems

Associated Press

Reparations for Slavery Emerge as Issue Among Democrats Running for President

When the Endangered Species Act listed spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest, some logging companies were prevented from logging parts of their land. The proposed changes would allow for economics to play a role in listing decisions rather than just scientific data.

Now Endangered: The Very Act That Protects Wildlife

Business interests do not currently figure into decisions about listing species under the Endangered Species Act, but new rules could change that. What role does economics play in wildlife decisions? Mark Urban of UConn, explains.

'Have You Heard' Podcast

UConn’s Preston Green: Anatomy of a Charter School Fraud

Livestrong

Does Eating a Lot of Protein Cause Constipation?

Associated Press

Connecticut Dairy Farms Say They Need State’s Help