Schools & Colleges
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Sarah Coyne
“I have wanted to be a teacher since I was little, and being accepted into the program meant that my dream was finally going to become a reality.”
Don’t Expect a Summer Reprieve From COVID-19
New preliminary research suggests warm weather may not cause as much of a drop in the spread of the novel coronavirus as some are expecting.
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Antonia Tiedtke
“During my time in the sport management program, I found my passion for emotional branding as well as in advocating against the ongoing injustices in our world.”
Meet undergraduate student Barbara Shehata
After shadowing a local dentist and another dentist volunteering in Kenya’s maximum-security prisons, Barbara Shehata decided dentistry was her future. She’s particularly interested in working in an office that serves people with disabilities, a population she feels may be underserved. Her experience in Kenya taught her the importance of treating each client without judgement. She’s […]
Home and Garden Education Center staff ready to advise novice and seasoned gardeners
Social distancing presents a host of challenges, but there are some benefits, such as ample opportunity to enjoy your backyard and garden. Whether you’re looking to pass the time, provide some hands-on science education for your children, or reduce stress and relax, gardening may fit the bill. Dustyn Nelson, president of the Connecticut Nursery and […]
CLAS Class of 2020: Caesar Valentin
"I think that a CLAS education was the only education that existed for me.”
Cellular SaLaD: Understanding Cellular Processes with High-Tech Modeling Software
UConn researchers have received a $1.3M grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to maintain and foster the development of a powerful software that has helped facilitate cell biology research.
Students Earn National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
Three UConn undergraduates, three graduate students, and six alumni have earned National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships (NSF-GRFP).
UConn Alum Nadav Ullman Co-Creates ‘COVID-19 Clearinghouse’ to get PPE to Health Care Workers
A UConn alum is playing a leading role in sourcing urgently needed personal protective equipment for health care workers facing down the COVID-19 epidemic.
Adjusting to Pandemic Reality, 2020 MFA Thesis Exhibition at Benton Museum Moves Online
Undaunted by the restrictions caused by the pandemic, UConn's 2020 MFA exhibition is now online.