Academic Affairs

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Positive Behavioral Interventions Center Receives $21 Million to Revolutionize K-12 Education

The Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (Center on PBIS), a multi-institution initiative headed by researchers at the University of Oregon, the University of Connecticut, and the University of South Florida, has been changing the way kids learn for over 20 years – and counting

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CIPEH Holds Interprofessional Education Welcome Event

Students were able to learn about the skill sets, roles, and responsibilities of the various participating professions and many were surprised with what they discovered

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InCHIP Seeds New Projects Aimed at Improving Human Health

InCHIP has funded seven innovative pilot studies that aim to improve public and human health and wellbeing consistent with UConn's mission

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

New Associate Director of InCHIP Hopes to Support Collaborative, Community-Engaged Health Research

Caitlin Caspi, Associate Professor of Allied Health Sciences, will serve as Associate Director of InCHIP

UConn Research, Provost’s Office Launch Student-Centric Sustainability Initiative

Offices announce PRISMATIC: The President’s Research Investment in Sustainability Measures, Actions, Technologies, Initiatives, and Communities

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UConn Sustainability and Climate Town Hall 11/2/23

University leaders will hold a town hall meeting on November 2 to discuss UConn's commitment to sustainability, clean energy, and climate change

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Action-oriented Symposium Connects Researchers to Encourage Collaboration for a Sustainable Environmental Future

'We have heard these wonderful talks, now what are we going to do? The time for action is now'

A young father sits on a carpeted floor, spoonfeeding his infant child.

UConn School of Social Work’s Innovations Institute Expands Expertise to Promote the Well-being of Infants and Young Children

'For some children the need for mental health support—and the questions their parents have around social and emotional development—start well before school'

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UConn Elevating its School of Engineering to Become a College

The decision will enhance UConn Engineering’s external profile, streamline operations internally, and allow for future growth

Members of UConn's Learning Communities dance during the Learning Communities Kickoff in Gampel Pavilion on Aug. 25, 2023.

UConn Learning Communities Program Ranked in U.S. News Top 25

UConn has 34 residential and non-residential learning communities with more than 2,800 student participants