Schools & Colleges

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin in white coat with anatomic model

UConn’s Cato T. Laurencin Engineers Synthetic Artificial Stem Cells; Discovery Opens the Door for Advancement in Regenerative Therapies

A new way to avoid the potential pitfalls of traditional stem cell therapies

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New Linguistics Department Head Talks Language and Cognition

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Linguistics Diane Lillo-Martin says her field plays an important role in understanding the human mind. She talks about her vision for the future of her department in this Q&A.

This shows the experimental apparatus before the measurement. The orange yellow tape hanging off the clear injector pipe in the middle of the image marks the spot where the X-rays will meet the sample.

New X-Ray Technique Sees the Crystal in the Powder

'Every single one of these is a special snowflake'

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Eversource Energy Center Prepares for Storms with Stormwise Program

Stormwise helps develop forest systems in Connecticut that are resilient to climate change and coexist with human infrastructure

Nominations Open for 2022 Academy of Distinguished Engineers

The UConn School of Engineering has opened up nominations for the Class of 2022 Academy of Distinguished Engineers.

Incoming Interim UConn President Radenka Maric in her lab with graduate research assistant Alanna Gado, left, and Ph.D. student Jiale Xing (Peter Morenus / UConn Photo).

Getting to Know Incoming UConn Interim President Radenka Maric: ‘For Me, The Students Are Everything’

Maric brings experience in mentoring, private industry, and international scholarship to new role

NIFA Grant Teaches Youth About Biotechnology, Develops Career Readiness

A new grant will use educational games to teach Connecticut youth about biotechnology and biotechnology careers in agriculture

Restoring streams near homes can increase resale value by up to 15%, according to a new study (Adobe Stock).

New Study Finds Stream Restorations Increase Home Values

Streams that were once filled with trash can be restored to increase homeowners' bottom line and reduce pollution

UConn School of Pharmacy Exterior view

New School of Pharmacy Faculty Member Hunmin Jung

Hunmin Jung, Ph.D., has joined the School of Pharmacy as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Medicinal Chemistry in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Gateway UConn sign surrounded by snow

UConn Interim President Andrew Agwunobi to Depart for Private Sector

UConn VP for Research Radenka Maric to Serve as Interim President