Schools & Colleges
UConn Dental Research Lands in Top 10 For 4th Year in a Row
The School of Dental Medicine received $10.7 million in total research funding for FY 23
March 8, 2024 | Courtney Chandler
Meet New Head of Chemistry, Mark Peczuh
The seasoned chemist discusses the study of ‘stuff,’ raves about his department’s faculty, and pits AI against Taylor Swift
March 8, 2024 | Christine Buckley
A Daughter’s Legacy Helps Students Pursue Their Dreams
The Samantha Calzone Scholarship is awarded annually to support the education of students who, like Samantha, are animal science majors and members of the Equestrian Team
March 8, 2024 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
UConn Experts Discuss Climate Change’s Impact on Connecticut
As part of the UConn Foundation’s Impact Series, four researchers, including two from CLAS, discussed their research on climate change in Connecticut — and what the state can do about its impacts
March 7, 2024 | Madeline Papcun ’24 (CLAS)
Dental Students Volunteer in the Community
UConn dental student volunteers provide screenings, education in several communities across the state
March 7, 2024 | Courtney Chandler
New Analysis from UConn: Where in the U.S. Do Small Businesses Live the Longest?
Businesses, like people, have life expectancies, and a new metric helps measure them
March 7, 2024 | Jaclyn Severance
Retired IBM Executive Shares Family Doctrine About Fostering Change, the Value of True Innovation
Nicholas Donofrio is the author of a book titled “If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes: The Nick Donofrio Story,’’ which contains personal insights and his business advice, along with that of some 37 other highly accomplished business leaders. Most recently, he has served as a member of the Connecticut Legislative Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.
March 7, 2024 | Claire Hall
Making Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis ‘VISIBL’
UConn Health’s MS director works with medical students to create 1st bilingual tool to help overcome cultural barriers
March 7, 2024 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Recommendations for University Personnel to Improve Student Support Post-COVID
Christopher Esposito, Neag School doctoral candidate in the Department of Educational Psychology, prepared the following rapid research brief with the Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation (CEPARE). This research brief describes best practices for ensuring success for students entering institutions of higher education today.
March 7, 2024 | Christopher Esposito
Social Work, CLAS Professors Co-Lead Effort to Promote a Policy Agenda for Latino and Puerto Rican Communities in Connecticut
'The Latino Summit has not only marked a significant milestone in our collective journey towards empowerment but also established a new benchmark for meaningful dialogue and action'
March 7, 2024 | Ziba Kashef