Schools & Colleges

Hugh Macgill, former law school dean who died recently, in an archival photo sitting in his office.

UConn Law Community Remembers Former Dean Hugh Macgill

Hugh Macgill, who served on the UConn Law faculty for more than 40 years, 10 of them as dean, was a transformative leader of the UConn School of Law.

Graduate student Shaowei Jiang (seated) with Professor Guoan Zheng at his lab in the Engineering Science Building on Feb. 13, 2020. (UConn Photo/Sean Flynn)

Lensless On-Chip Microscopy Platform Shows Slides in Full View

UConn researchers have developed low-cost, high resolution technology for improved optical imaging.

Kathy Luria '91, SVP, community affairs and director of philanthropy at Webster Bank. (Nathan Oldham / UConn School of Business)

Alumna Kathy Luria ’91: Leading Philanthropy for Webster Bank

Kathy Luria '91 (BUS) of Webster Bank talks about corporate philanthropy and realizing your personal potential, no matter the circumstances.

Getting Heart Failure Patients the Meds They Really Need

Less than 25% of heart failure patients nationally are receiving the medications and targeted drug doses they need to improve their weakened heart muscle’s function, reduce their chronic debilitating symptoms, and to keep them out of the hospital. But the experts at UConn Health’s Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center are working toward changing this […]

Hugh Macgill, former law school dean who died recently, in an archival photo sitting in his office.

In Memoriam: Hugh Macgill, Former UConn School of Law Dean

Hugh Macgill, who passed away this month, was a transformative leader of the UConn School of Law during his time as dean.

My Husky Valentine: Met at UConn

I started to date Claudia in the summer of 1956. I met her when she was a waitress at an ice cream shop where all my guy friends would stop for large scoops of ice cream before heading out for the beach area.

Med students petting therapy dog

Medical Alum Returns as Therapy Dog Handler

Dr. Karen Obadowski '77 MD periodically returns to UConn Health, not with her stethoscope, but with her dog Tenley.

UConn Health Minute: Identifying Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is often detected at its later stages when it’s more serious and potentially life-threatening. Dr. Easwar Natarajan with the UConn School of Dental Medicine says having regular oral exams – which typically take less than 90 seconds – is well worth your time.  

Lauren Soranno

Meet undergraduate student Lauren Soranno

As a First Year Experience (FYE) mentor for the animal science major, senior Lauren Soranno encourages entering UConn students to get involved. Coming from a small town to a large university, she says engaging academically and socially made UConn feel like her home away from home. She also says the hands-on learning and research opportunities […]

A UConn-connected entrepreneur speaks at a business event in Hartford.

UConn-Backed MedTech Accelerator Advances 10 Startups: ‘These Companies Will Absolutely Change Lives’

An event for new healthcare startups, including two with UConn roots, offers prospects for improved patient care and economic development in the region.