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

The Hechinger Report

Short on Financial Knowledge, Some School Districts Get Bad Deals on Bonds

Person using a smartphone. (Getty Images)

Op-ed: How Should Social Media Combat Misinformation, Hate Speech?

The sheer volume of content shared on social media makes it impossible to establish a comprehensive editorial system, writes Niam Yaraghi, assistant professor.

Associated Press

Annual Easter Event an Egg-citing Time for All

TIME magazine

The Biggest Political Scandal in American History? Seven Picks

Associated Press

New London Native, UConn Grad, Returns with Desire to Help Immigrants

History News Network

Livestream ‘The Greater Reconstruction: American Democracy after the Civil War’

Daily News

Viewing Media Coverage of Traumatic Events May Fuel Long-term Distress

New Yorker

Secrecy, Self-Dealing, and Greed at the N.R.A.

Market Screener

Crystallizing Knowledge With a Learning Machine

Hearst news

Gina Barreca: In the ancient arms of Notre Dame