Schools & Colleges
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
New Book From CLAS Professor Explores Being ‘Black in the Ivory’ (Tower)
The collection of more than 60 essays edited by Shardé M. Davis, associate professor of communication, reflects on her #BlackintheIvory hashtag and movement to expose anti-Black racism in academia
March 7, 2024 | Christine Buckley
UConn to Assist Connecticut Farmers with Innovative Projects
With support of a USDA grant, students and faculty from UConn’s College of Engineering and College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources will help farmers design and implement innovative tools to better their farming practices.
March 6, 2024 | Olivia Drake
Raman Bahal Announced as NAI Senior Member
Raman Bahal, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, has been announced as a 2024 National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Senior Member.
March 6, 2024 | Taylor Graves