Schools & Colleges
How Reparations Can Be Paid Through School Finance Reform
Schools in predominantly Black communities receive less funding, even though Black homeowners pay higher tax rates
My CAHNR Experience: Gabi Fonseca, Finding A Second Home
Coming to UConn from Puerto Rico, Gabi Fonseca found community and the path to her dream career in wildlife conservation
Annual Scholarship Celebration Spotlights Students and Donors
This past week, UConn’s Neag School of Education held its annual Scholarship Celebration to commemorate the students who have benefitted, financially and personally, from the generosity of numerous donors. Students highlighted their personal experiences and gave thanks to the individuals who helped them turn their educational dreams into reality. The virtual ceremony was hosted by Jason G. Irizarry, the Neag School of Education dean, who began the celebration by shedding light on how impactful these scholarships are to students and the entire Neag School community.
UConn Researchers Testing Vaccine for Worldwide Swine Disease, PRRS
This promising approach to address a global porcine virus borrows lessons from HIV research
UConn Public Health Researcher Conducting Novel Pediatric Firearms Death Study
Amy Hunter is studying the racial and ethnic disparities associated with pediatric firearm deaths as well as the circumstances surrounding these incidents
Biomedical Science Research Day Goes Hybrid
More than 130 joined a limited in-person group in UConn Health's academic rotunda for the 38th annual Biomedical Science Program Graduate Student Research Day.
Flash Cards and Food – Werth Institute’s F3 Entrepreneurs Launch Diverse Ventures in First Year of New Program
'At UConn, we are building the most accessible and inclusive entrepreneurial community'
Startup Offering Lifeline to Families Trying to Access Special Education Services
Engagement Solutions is one of five startups selected to compete in the School of Business’ pinnacle entrepreneurship challenge, the Wolff New Venture Competition
Animals Died in ‘Toxic Soup’ During Earth’s Worst Mass Extinction, a Warning for Today
'The end-Permian is one of the best places to look for parallels with what's happening now'
Podcast: COVID and Older Adults‘ Resiliency
UConn Health's psychiatry chair and a medical student who's studying how older adults are handling the pandemic with him share their observations, which may surprise you.