Schools & Colleges

A protester holding a placard saying 'We The People' in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. (Getty Images)

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.

Class of 2018 Commencement Cap (Photo credit: Frank Zappulla/Neag School)

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.

Reinhard Laubenbacher is professor in the Department of Cell Biology and co-director of the Center for Quantitative Medicine at UConn Health. He is also professor of computational biology at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. (The Jackson Laboratory Photo)

Controlling Biofilms with Predictive Mathematical Models

The joint project between UConn Health and The Jackson Laboratory will develop a predictive mathematical model to design optimal controls for fungal growth in communities of bacteria called biofilms.

Crystal R. Emery, Commencement speaker for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 6, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Crystal Emery ’85 (SFA) an Inspiration to CLAS Graduates

Speaking from a wheelchair, Commencement speaker Crystal Emery (SFA) invited graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to 'use me as an example of how you can move forward in life.'