Schools & Colleges
Law School to Honor Late Professor Olimpiad Ioffe
The late Olimpiad Ioffe, a distinguished Russian émigré who helped establish the study of international law at the University of Connecticut School of Law, will be celebrated this year to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth. Born Jan. 22, 1920 in Ukraine, just before its entry into the U.S.S.R., Ioffe was educated at Leningrad […]
Zooming in on Ocean Acidification
UConn marine scientist Samantha Siedlecki and her team are working to improve the quality of large scale oceanographic models of U.S. Northeast waters.
Engineering a New Learning Environment For Neurodiversity
A grant-funded project in the School of Engineering aims to improve higher education for students on the neurodiversity spectrum.
Better Medicine: Opioid Epidemic and Workers’ Comp
In partnership with the US Department of Labor, a team from UConn's School of Medicine and Mathematica will identify opioid prescription management strategies for payers and organizations administering workers’ compensation benefits.
UConn Becomes First In CT To Offer Sign Language Major
UConn has become the first higher education institution in Connecticut to offer a four-year degree in American Sign Language.
Report Emphasizes Importance of Communication in Climate Change Resilience
Effective communication is essential for community resilience in the face of the effects of climate change, a new study finds.
Q&A: John Salamone On The ‘Dopamine Fasting’ Trend
UConn neuroscientist John Salamone explains why the trend of "dopamine fasting" may not add up to much.
Spring 2020 Neag School Faculty and Staff Appointments
This month, the Neag School of Education announces new appointments to its leadership, welcomes three new faculty members, and also announces staff updates in the Dean’s Office.
Life’s Challenges Didn’t Derail This Ph.D. Student
Pursuing your Ph.D. can be difficult amidst life's ups and downs! Ph.D. student Monique Domingo walks us through how she handles it all.
Neag School Announces Recipients of 2020 Alumni Board Scholarship
Jenna Karvelis ’20 (ED), ’21 MA and Ajane Santora-Fyne ’20 (ED), ’21 MA, both students in the Neag School Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s Program, have been named the recipients of the Neag School of Education Alumni Board Scholarship for 2020.