Schools & Colleges
Why Do Presidential Inaugurations Matter?
Ceremonies speak directly to some of our basic instincts, triggering intuitions about their efficacy, symbolism, and importance.
Age Provides a Buffer to Pandemic’s Mental Health Impact, UConn Researchers Say
A study by UConn researchers finds that while older adults are more concerned about the risks of COVID-19 than younger adults, they are also less likely to feel anxious or depressed.
How Many People Need to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Order to Stop the Coronavirus?
The more infectious a disease is, the larger the number of people who need to be vaccinated to reach herd immunity.
Social Justice Panel Features Equity Work by Neag School Alumni
The Neag School of Education’s Alumni Board recently sought to highlight the equity work the West Hartford Public Schools district has been doing in social justice education as well as social emotional learning through a virtual panel discussion in December. The Board’s Student and Alumni Networking Committee Chair, Jocelyn Tamborello-Noble ’03 ED, ’04 MA, ’09 6th Year, spearheaded the event, recruiting colleagues who have been engaged in different facets of social justice work throughout their careers to speak on the panel alongside her.
Beetles Reveal How to Hide the Body
A corpse is a home to the burying beetle, and UConn researchers are learning how this specialist critter keeps its home free of unwanted visitors.
Nominations Open for 2021 Academy of Distinguished Engineers
In 2021, we mark the 38th year that the School has inducted selected nominees into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers. We are asking for your help in identifying superb nominees for this honor.
Pharmacy Students Create COVID-19 Vaccine Information Series in 5 languages
As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out many people still have questions associated with the two dual-dose immunizations. Thirteen UConn School of Pharmacy students created a variety of 2-3 minute videos answering some of people’s most concerning questions and recorded the information in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Polish. “Our curriculum emphasizes evidence-based medicine and there […]
Q&A: Trump, the Capitol, and Social Media
Social media played a significant role in the storming of the U.S. Capitol, and its influence in shaping American politics is unlikely to wane, says UConn's Marie Shanahan.
Love and Vaccinations for 75+ in Farmington
The week of January 11 UConn Health began vaccinating eligible individuals age 75 years or older under new phase 1b guidance of the CT Department of Public Health. In addition to fast online scheduling, eligible patients can call the COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Line at: 860-679-5589.
Neag School Ph.D. Student’s Research to Combine Sport, Education
Luis Ferreira will begin his Ph.D. studies in educational psychology this spring after facing unforeseen obstacles in obtaining a visa to study in the United States. Accepted to UConn’s Neag School of Education in February 2020, he has made tremendous sacrifices to pursue his doctorate, including moving away from his wife and family in Brazil.