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

National Public Radio

How Some Schools Restrain Or Seclude Students: A Look At A Controversial Practice

Science Codex

Weighing Risks and Benefits of Drug Treatment for Major Depression

Associated Press

UConn Providing Sign Language Interpreters for Musicals

Capital & Main

Have West Sacramento Charters Become Self-Segregated Enclaves?

Brookings Institution

How Can City Governments Protect Themselves Against Ransomware Attacks?

Medicine Newsline

Strong Family and School Connections Help Prevent Transgender Youth from Substance Use

Crain's Chicago Business

Op-ed: Economic Development Deals Risk Ruining Chicago

Associated Press

Animal Waste Contaminates Gardens, Farmers Markets

Closeup front angle view of a late 50's female doctor examining a male athlete with some shoulder pain. She's rotating and twisting his shoulder joint and trying to determine which tendons have been damaged. The patient has a painful grimace on his face. (Getty Images)

These Genes Could Hold the Secret to Pain Relief Without Opioids

Understanding the molecular changes that allow the naked mole rat to become resistant to certain types of pain has implications far beyond their species, writes UConn's Erin Young.

New York Times

Opinion: Should You Merge With A.I.?