Schools & Colleges
UConn Engineering Professor to Receive Honorary Degree from the Icahn School of Medicine
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, the University of Connecticut’s 8th University Professor in school history, and a tenured professor in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Department, the Materials Science and Engineering Department, and the Biomedical Engineering Department, will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai on May 11, recognizing his impact and contributions to the medical field and his pioneering work in Regenerative Engineering.
DOE Grant Aims to Increase Resilience of Distributed Energy Resources
UConn engineers are working to develop a computational method to bolster the resilience of the nation's power grids.
Better Understanding of Government Would Benefit Nation
UConn political scientist Brian Waddell says partisan battles about the proper role of government are based on a lack of understanding of what American Government actually does.
From Hospice to Carving Out a Future After Advanced Lung Cancer
Learn how Louine King, 88, of Farmington said goodbye to hospice and beat advanced lung cancer with the help of UConn Health's Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
On the Road: Commencement Honors for Orthopedic Surgeons
UConn Health orthopedic surgeons Dr. Cato T. Laurencin and Dr. Katherine Coyner are being honored May 11 at the commencement ceremonies of prestigious institutions of higher education.
Mary Anne Doyle Makes an Impact During Her 35-Year UConn Career
Mary Anne Doyle began her career at the University of Connecticut’s School of Education in 1983 as an assistant professor. She will retire this month after a 35-year career as an administrator and faculty member.
Taking Health Beyond the Doctor’s Office
Much of what influences our health occurs outside the doctor’s office. That's why the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health and the Connecticut Health Foundation have published two policy briefs on best practices in connecting clinical care with community organizations.
10 Questions With Sandy Bell, Expert in Adult Learning
In our recurring 10 Questions series, the Neag School catches up with students, alumni, faculty, and others throughout the year to offer a glimpse into their Neag School experience and their current career, research, or community activities. In this installment, Sandy Bell, associate professor and program coordinator for the Neag School’s adult learning concentration in the Learning, Leadership, and Education Policy program, shares insight into her career.
Walk to Find a Cure for Angelman Syndrome
Walk with UConn Health at Connecticut's 20th annual Angelman Syndrome Foundation Walk taking place on Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. in Cheshire.
Neag School Class of 2018 Celebrates Commencement
The Neag School of Education’s Class of 2018 graduates and their guests joined faculty, staff, and administrators this past weekend in celebration of Commencement Weekend on the UConn Storrs campus.