Schools & Colleges
One-Dose Vaccine on its Way: New Tool May Arrest the Pandemic’s Progression
An Advisory Committee has just recommended the FDA grant emergency authorization use to a new, one-dose COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson/Janssen. Dr. Jeff Aeschlimann, Infectious Diseases Pharmacist Specialist at UConn Health and of the UConn School of Pharmacy, shares more about the third COVID-19 vaccine to be recommended for FDA-authorized emergency use, how it works differently than the other vaccines, and what new hope the single shot may bring with it.
In Memoriam: Paul Canning, Associate Professor of History
Paul Canning, a professor of history at UConn Hartford for 35 years, is remembered by his colleagues in this memorial tribute.
Hartford Program Offers Healing and Empowerment on Horseback
The Ebony Horsewomen initiative provides life lessons, teaches skills, and promotes youth development.
UConn Is Again a National Leader in Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright Program is the government’s flagship international educational exchange program.
Air Filters Can Scrub Out Air Pollutants Near Highways, Reduce Blood Pressure
Even relatively small reductions in blood pressure can affect the risk of heart attack and stroke.
‘Climate Crisis: Take Action’ Is Third Pop-Up Class Offering at UConn
The new course examines the climate crisis from a variety of perspectives.
Researchers study challenges underrepresented STEM students face during COVID-19
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Kim Colavito Markesich. In July 2020, Professor Sherry Pagoto and Associate Professor Molly Waring of the Department of Allied Health Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources were awarded a National Science Foundation grant to study the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on underrepresented […]
Meet recent alumna Gabriella Sulpizi
This article originally appeared on CAHNR Newsroom. By Maria Buzzelli. Gabriella Sulpizi, a recent graduate of the animal science major, was involved in various research projects as well as extracurricular activities during her time at UConn. She has worked in many animal science labs studying a range of topics from neuroscience to working with sheep. […]
UConn Magazine: Inspiring Students to Save the Planet
“Sustainability is arguably the biggest challenge we face in the 21st century,” says Michael Willig.
New Center of Excellence Seeks to Radically Improve Study of Landscapes Over Time
UConn researchers are partnering with international geo-imaging software company CATALYST to democratize access to powerful remote sensing and geospatial data.