Schools & Colleges
New Gynecologic Oncologist Complements Experienced Team
Years of experience, fresh perspective, and a comprehensive team approach combine to provide unparalleled care in UConn Health’s gynecologic oncology team at the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Neuro-Oncologist Thrives on Constant Improvement
When Dr. Kevin P. Becker decided to leave Yale University to join UConn Health, he was thrilled by the chance to lead UConn’s burgeoning neuro-oncology program, part of the Division of Neurosurgery in collaboration with the Department of Neurology and the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Ventilators and N95 Masks Donated to UConn Health by the Fosun Foundation
To help the fight against COVID-19, the Fosun Foundation with its Fosun International and Longfor Group, have generously donated six ventilators to UConn John Dempsey Hospital and hundreds of N95 masks.
John Lewis’ 2012 Commencement Address at UConn School of Law
On May 20, 2012, U.S. Rep. John Lewis delivered the commencement address at the University of Connecticut School of Law and received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Transcript: Members of the Board of Trustees, Dean Paul, distinguished faculty, parents, family and friends, and to my colleague, my friend and brother, Congressman John Larson, your congressperson. […]
New Sea Grant Fellowship Supports Diverse Undergraduate Researchers
Three undergraduate students helping pave the way for greater diversity in the sciences have been chosen as the first recipients of Connecticut Sea Grant’s new summer undergraduate research fellowships for underrepresented and underserved students in marine and coastal scientific research. UConn students Andrew Tienken ’22 (CLAS) and Larissa Tabb ’22 (CLAS) and Western Connecticut State […]
UConn’s CCEI, Alumni, and Affiliates Honored with 2020 CT Entrepreneur Awards
UConn's Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation was honored as a top promoter in a statewide awards ceremony.
Law Professor’s Paper Aces the Test of Time
The American Risk and Insurance Association will present the 2020 Robert I. Mehr Award to UConn Law Professor Peter Siegelman and Harvard Law Professor Alma Cohen for an article on adverse risk selection. The award is given each year to recognize a paper published 10 years earlier in the Journal of Risk and insurance that […]
Op-Ed: Why Pharmacist Provider Status is Critical to be Approved
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage here in the U.S. it is imperative to institute the use of pharmacists specifically in the ordering and administering COVID-19 tests. The #1 reason why we should support the bill that is now standing before congress is: The rate at which COVID-19 testing could occur and results reported […]
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Joins National Academy of Inventors Board of Directors
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has announced UConn Health’s Cato T. Laurencin M.D., Ph.D. as a new member of its Board of Directors.
Meet graduate student Amanda Reiter
Amanda Reiter always knew she wanted to work with animals. Her cousin arranged for her to adopt a rescue horse, so she spent her younger years working in barns around horses and cattle. Her master’s degree research led to an interest in muscle biology, which brought her to CAHNR. She sees herself working at a […]