The Graduate School

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UConn Graduate Programs Ranked Among the Best in the Nation

U.S. News & World Report rankings show breadth and depth of graduate education at UConn

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Developing a Clearer Understanding of Permafrost Thaw Risk in Alaska

If you want to fully understand risk and prepare for hazards, you need to have the full picture

Manisha Juthani, MD, the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH).

Connecticut DPH Commissioner to Headline UConn Health’s 54th Commencement

On May 12 Dr. Manisha Juthani is the Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2025 medical, dental, and graduate students.

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Biochar and Microbe Synergy: A Path to Climate-Smart Farming

Biochar has recently emerged as a 'Climate-Smart Agriculture' since it improves many aspects of agricultural sustainability without the negative environmental consequences associated with traditional fertilizers. A team of UConn researchers is developing a fuller picture of its environmental and agricultural benefits

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Linking Indigenous Knowledge with Decision Making

A UConn grad is navigating the complexities of history, regulation, and climate change in the push to restore Indigenous subsistence rights

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UConn Researchers Tracking Change in Precious Ecosystems

Remote Sensing is a powerful tool and can be used as a time machine to track biodiversity loss

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UConn Online Grad Programs Lauded for Quality, Value for Veterans

National rankings for Nursing, Engineering, and Business as ecosystems of success for veterans

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Enriching Mentorship to Ensure Success in Grad School

The UConn Graduate School is helping establish enduring mentor and mentee relationships

Gaofei Zhang, a Ph.D. candidate in Allied Health, has created her own company featuring ultra-warm and stylish winter boots. Zhang credits UConn's Innovation Quest program for helping her become an entrepreneur.

Innovation Quest Turns Students into Entrepreneurs 

New CEO Gaofei Zhang hopes her boot company will make cold, wet feet a thing of the past 

Hannah Collins and Larissa Tabb evaluate the lab tanks to check on degradation progress.

UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics

A study led by marine sciences Ph.D. student Hannah Collins found that Novamont’s Mater-Bi, a starch-based polymer, degraded significantly faster than traditional plastics—showing promise for reducing marine pollution