The Graduate School

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Imagine Shakespeare in Front of a PS4 – Probably Not, But the Bard Has Influenced Gaming

'Not all literature is so easily translated into new forms and new media. Most of Shakespeare can be adapted to pretty much any time and place'

Kristina Delgado is the graduate student 2025 Commencement speaker for the UConn Graduate School programs based at UConn Health (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo).

Commencement Student Speaker Spotlight: Kristina Delgado

Delgado is a Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Science and the Graduate School’s student speaker for UConn Health’s 54th Commencement on May 12, 2025

University of Connecticut professor of physics Carlos Trallero is a pioneer in a field of research that uses high-power lasers to investigate atomic and molecular physical phenomena. (Carson Stifel ('21 CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Groundbreaking Work Reaffirms UConn’s Excellence in Laser Research

New work solidifies UConn’s position as a world-class laser research institution

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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