UConn Storrs
Full Slate of Events Planned for Metanoia
The University has designated next Wednesday, Nov. 8, as a day of reflection, learning, sharing, and transformation focused on confronting racism in our university, our state, and our nation.
November 3, 2017 | Combined Reports
The Manitoba Twins of UConn Ice Hockey
'We have always been on the same team, except for one game,' says Taylor Wabick.
November 3, 2017 | Steve Lewis, Athletic Communications
Tanning Beds and Risky Behavior Linked – in Men
Even though men use tanning beds at lower rates than women, men who tan tend to do it in riskier ways, according to a new study by UConn researchers.
November 2, 2017 | Kim Krieger
Op-ed: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About Dealing with Grief
The pain of grief is part of human existence. Daoist and Confucian philosophy can help find meaning in grief, says philosophy professor Alexus McLeod.
November 2, 2017 | Alexus McLeod, Philosophy and Asian American Studies
Living on the Edge Not for All Species
A new study finds that as tropical forests become increasingly fragmented, some species are at an ever-increasing risk for extinction, especially those that depend on the forest core.
November 1, 2017 | Elaina Hancock
Goal Patrol Continues to Shine
The UConn men’s soccer team leads all of Division I in accumulated and average attendance for the 2017 season. A big part of that is the Goal Patrol.
November 1, 2017 | Steve Lewis, Athletic Communications, and Athletics Video
Winter is Coming – Just How Bad Will it Be?
From analyzing long-range weather forecasts to reading signs in nature, UConn experts weigh in on what may be in store this winter.
November 1, 2017 | Elaina Hancock
Researchers Discover Super-Elastic Shape-Memory Material
Materials science and engineering professor Seok-Woo Lee and his colleagues have discovered super-elastic shape-memory properties in a material that could be used in the harshest of conditions, such as outer space.
November 1, 2017 | Jessica McBride, Office of the Vice President for Research
Provost Finalists to Take Part in Open Forums
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend public forums with each of the three finalists during their campus visits in November.
October 31, 2017 | Combined Reports
Find Your Niche: A Day in the Life of Irma Valverde ’18
The way to carve your own niche at UConn is to get involved, says Valverde, president of the Undergraduate Student Government.
October 31, 2017 | Julie (Stagis) Bartucca '10 (BUS, CLAS), '19 MBA