Schools & Colleges
Q&A with Law Dean Fisher on Covid-19 Response
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted almost every aspect of society, including legal education. We talked with Dean Timothy Fisher about the law school’s response to the crisis. How did the law school transition to remote operations? Our first challenge was to pivot from an in-person community to a virtual community in the space of a […]
Meet undergraduate student Victoria Albright
Last year, animal science major Victoria Albright joined College faculty members and six of her classmates on a trip to Cuba to learn about the country’s food production practices. The UConn Education Abroad course, entitled Food and Revolution: The Cuban Experience, was an eye-opening experience for her. She grew up on a dairy farm and […]
Meet new faculty member Kristen Cooksey Stowers
In August 2019, the Department of Allied Health Sciences welcomed new faculty member, Kristen Cooksey Stowers, as assistant professor of health disparities. “The most exciting part about joining the CAHNR is that I’m a part of this intellectual ecosystem of scholars,” Cooksey Stowers says. “I feel at home and excited about doing my work in […]
Faculty Fulbright Scholars Explore Diverse Subjects
One month after UConn was recognized as a top producer of Fulbright scholars, five CLAS faculty have been awarded Fulbright awards for 2020-21.
Investigating Molecular Mechanisms Behind Inflammatory Responses
UConn researcher Dr. Vijay Rathinam has received a $2M NIH grant to better understand the impact of extracellular vesicles on our body's inflammatory responses.
Law School Community Moves Online
Near the end of three years of rigorous study, UConn Law student Louanne Cooley was looking forward to finishing her final semester and graduating. The Covid-19 pandemic upended everything, and suddenly the future felt far less certain. “Some bar exams are postponed, and who knows what it will all mean for future jobs,” Cooley said. […]
UConn Health Minute: COVID-19 Precautions
The news surrounding COVID-19 seems to be ever-changing. UConn Health’s Chief of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, offers some precautionary reminders as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
CLAS Class of 2020: Amber Smith
In the first installment in the CLAS Graduating Students series, Amber Smith ’20 (CLAS) shares how UConn prepared her to invest in her Hartford, Connecticut community.
Climate Change Could Cause Sudden Biodiversity Losses Worldwide
A new study finds that biodiversity losses from climate change could occur suddenly across the globe.
Study of COVID-19 Risk Communication Finds ‘Optimistic Bias’ Slows Preventive Behavior
A study has found that "optimistic bias" can hinder individuals' efforts to take precautions in the face of health threats like the coronavirus pandemic.