Campus
Cannabis Course Responds to Industry Need
Plant science professor Gerry Berkowitz will offer a course on the horticulture of cannabis in the spring, to help prepare students for the burgeoning industry in medical marjuana.
October 15, 2018 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Major Fair ‘A Mind-Opening Experience’ for Exploratory Students
The fair drew students from across the University who are undeclared, looking to diversify their study experience, or interested in adding a major or minor.
October 12, 2018 | Maya Moore ’19 (CLAS)
What’s Next for UConn Men’s Basketball?
'My expectations are higher than those of the most delusional fan,' says Coach Hurley.
October 11, 2018 | Elizabeth Omara-Otunnu
The Challenge of Political Illustration
The challenge of creating an impactful image in one panel is not for the faint-hearted, as students in the 'Topics in Illustration' class discovered earlier this semester.
October 11, 2018 | Kenneth Best
UConn, Ideanomics Close on Sale of Former West Hartford Campus
UConn has signed the paperwork and handed over the keys to a global innovation company that plans a high-tech development at the site of the former campus.
October 10, 2018 | Combined Reports
Climate Corps Seeks to Make Impact in Connecticut’s Communities
A service learning course enlists students to help the state's communities respond and adapt to climate change through the UConn Climate Corps.
October 10, 2018 | Elaina Hancock
Making Research Connections at UConn
Riley Blumenfield, a materials science and engineering student, Honors Program STEM scholar, and president of engineering sorority Phi Sigma Rho came to UConn knowing she wanted to be involved with research, but she didn’t know where to start. After attending an annual event to expose undergrads to a host of opportunities, she not only found […]
October 10, 2018 | Carson Stifel ‘21 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Rating Companies’ Cybersecurity Preparedness May Lead to Stronger Sites
Increased awareness about certain types of cybersecurity breaches leads companies to make improvements, says a new study co-authored by a UConn researcher.
October 9, 2018 | Combined Reports
A Field Day for UConn’s Learning Communities
During the recent Learning Communities Field Day, student teams competed in activities such as Sneaker Scramble, tug-o-war, dodgeball, and more.
October 9, 2018 | Combined Reports
The Impact of Hurricanes on the Ecosystem in Puerto Rico
Ecologist Michael Willig is examining the impact of Hurricane Maria on the snail population of Puerto Rico, a population that itself plays a critical role in the process of recovery from hurricanes.
October 8, 2018 | Elaina Hancock, with illustrations by John Bailey, University Communications