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

Tick on human skin. (iStock Photo)

Expert Warns of New Tick-borne Disease

A new tick-borne disease is popping up in Connecticut and May is a perfect time to start taking precautions, a UConn veterinary expert says.

The new UConn Fire Department ambulance outside Gampel Pavilion. (Rob Babcock/UConn Photo)

Quick Response Ensured Woman Saw Granddaughter Graduate

Emergency personnel saved the life of an 81-year-old woman who went into cardiac arrest during a basketball game in February.

Newsday

President Obama Honors UConn Women’s Basketball Team

Hartford Courant

Obama Says He’ll Miss Being Visited by UConn Women

Christian Science Monitor

Our Air Weighed A Lot Less Back in the Day, Say Scientists

Agence France-Presse

Global Populism Wave Hits Philippines as Duerte Elected

New York Times

Dehydration: Risks and Myths

Associated Press

Dining Wins Award for Vegan Crab Cake Recipe

Associated Press

February Freeze Decimates Peach Crop

USA Today

Oliver Stone Speaks of College Failures