Schools & Colleges
Incoming Students Bring Law Campus Back to Life
The School of Law welcomed an incoming class of 154 JD and 18 LLM students, plus many 2L students who were taking their first in-person law classes after a first year conducted entirely online.
UConn Researcher Develops Novel Storm Damage Prediction Model
Wei Zhang used GIS and statistical data to construct a novel model of tsunami damage in Fairfield, CT. The model can easily transfer to other storm types and communities.
Study Shows the Impacts of Deforestation and Forest Burning on Biodiversity in the Amazon
Since 2001, between 40,000 and 73,400 square miles of Amazon rainforest have been impacted by fires
NRE Professor Richard Anyah Appointed Scientific Advisory Panelist for World Meteorological Organization
As a member of the Scientific Advisory Panel, Anyah will provide forward-looking advice for addressing emerging challenges of earth’s changing meteorological activity
Q&A: Meet the Neag School of Education Dean Jason G. Irizarry
Meet Jason G. Irizarry, Ed.D., who is kicking off his first full academic year as dean of UConn’s Neag School of Education. Irizarry, who grew up in New York City and served as a teacher before pursuing a path to leadership in higher education, was appointed dean for a five-year term in May 2021.
UConn Graduate Student Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Summer 2021
Take a look at the diverse graduate student research happening inside the School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
UConn Hand Surgeon Now Has Triathlete’s Take
Dr. Joel Ferreira’s training for and recent completion of an Ironman challenge provides added context when treating hand and wrist ailments common in cyclists.
Fall 2021 Faculty Appointments and New Hires at the Neag School
This fall, the Neag School welcomes its incoming hires, congratulates existing faculty members on new appointments, and celebrates the first full academic year with its dean, Jason G. Irizarry, and his newly appointed leadership team.
UConn Health Minute: Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can cause symptoms such as anemia, pain, and fatigue. UConn Health’s New England Sickle Cell Institute is unique in the region and employs a multidisciplinary team who assists with the medical and emotional needs of patients.