Schools & Colleges
Student-Athlete Strong: Kiera Dalmass
Honors student and statistics major Kiera Dalmass '18 (CLAS) is graduating a year early, so she can work on a master's during her final year of eligibility in women's lacrosse.
Exploring Earth’s Core with Seismic Wave Measurements
UConn professor of physics, Vernon F. Cormier, has received funding from the National Science Foundation to study the transition from liquid to solid in the Earth’s core using seismic wave measurements.
Power of Possible: Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Bernardo Rodrigues, director of UConn Health's Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, shares his expertise during Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.
UConn Sociologist Upends Notions about Parental Help with Homework
A new study finds that one size does not fit all students when it comes to parents helping with homework, and that parental involvement can be particularly beneficial for economically disadvantaged students.
Dr. Juan Salazar Appointed to Federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the appointment of Dr. Juan C. Salazar to its Tick-Borne Disease Working Group.
Professor Vince Tycer stars in hit film, Chappaquiddick
Chappaquiddick is a ripped-from-the-headlines story about the tragic car accident that took the life of Mary Jo Kopechne when Senator Ted Kennedy was at the wheel in the summer of 1969. After driving off a bridge, the young Kennedy panics and leaves the scene of the accident, leaving the 28-year-old Kopechne to die. It isn’t […]
Experiential learning essential to College’s undergraduate education
Experiential learning has long been a part of the philosophy and practice of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. In recent years, this component of the College’s undergraduate degree programs has become even more vital as employers seek out candidates with a combination of technical, analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills. “Experience-based […]
Horticulturist Wins Patents for Modified Black Chokeberry Cultivars
Prolific inventor and professor of horticulture Mark Brand was recently issued two patents for his novel black chokeberry plants. The new cultivars will be available in garden centers this spring.
New Nursing Dean to Focus on Teaching, Research, and Community Collaboration
The school has a strong clinical faculty dedicated to teaching the next generation of nurses, and the admission statistics to prove it: this year the School of Nursing received more than 1,900 application for 100 slots.
The Brain and Breathing in Health and Disease
Professor Daniel Mulkey from UConn's Department of Physiology and Neurobiology recently received several grants for projects focused on understanding how the brain controls breathing in health and disease.