Schools & Colleges

Light-Inspired Spring Art Exhibits at UConn Health

The light-inspired spring art exhibits of both Dr. Janice Oliveri and John Wheat will be shown at the Celeste LeWitt Gallery at UConn Health until June 14, 2018.

Mom Delivers Healthy Baby Despite Life-threatening Complications

Most pregnancies go according to plan, but when they don’t it’s imperative to have experienced clinicians who can deal with the unexpected. Such was the case with Stefanie Gaidos who suffers from a rare condition that put her and her baby’s life at risk. Watch the video to see how UConn Health’s specialized team of doctors and nurses helped Stefanie survive to deliver a healthy baby.

Eight UConn Researchers Elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

Eight total UConn faculty members, including six engineering professors, were elected into the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering in 2018. Election into CASE is based on scientific and engineering distinction achieved through significant contributions in theory or applications.

Syam Nukavarapu and Hyun Kim examine a specimen of the hybrid hydrogel in the laboratory at UConn Health. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Photo)

Engineered Cartilage Template to Heal Broken Bones

Helping injured bones regenerate is no easy task, especially when it comes to the longer bones in our bodies. UConn Health researchers have developed a novel method to encourage long bones to regenerate.

Cathy Schlund-Vials, Professor of English and Asian American Studies, at her office. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Coveted Class: Asian American Literature

'I try to make the experience of Asian American people relevant to non-Asian Americans,' says English professor and Asian American studies director Cathy Schlund-Vials.

Very Special Snowflakes

If you have a theorem in mind you believe holds true for all possible curves, you may want to test it against a snowflake, according to UConn mathematician Vyron Vellis.

Professor Alpay Named GE Professor in Advanced Manufacturing

By: Amanda Olavarria The UConn Board of Trustees recently appointed MSE Professor Pamir Alpay as the General Electric (GE) Endowed Professor in Advanced Manufacturing. He received his Ph.D. in 1999 from the University of Maryland. Dr. Alpay joined UConn’s Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) in 2001 and from 2013 to 2017 he served as the Head of […]

Dean Kazerounian Named a Distinguished Engineering Educator by The Engineers’ Council

During an awards ceremony held at the end of February, the School of Engineering’s Dean Kazem Kazerounian was presentedwith the Distinguished Engineering Educator Award by The Engineers’ Council, a national engineering organization based in California. According to the citation, Kazerounian received the award for his “significant contributions to engineering education, research, and industry/university engagement that respond to global trends in […]

Student-Athlete Strong: Matthew Dagenais

By Susan Twiss, University Communications    UConn’s student-athletes are often lauded for their on-field or on-court achievements, but there’s an equally important – often unseen – dimension to the student-athlete. UConn Today’s Student-Athlete Strong series highlights the academic prowess of selected high-achieving student-athletes and provides an inside look at their lives beyond their sport. Matthew Dagenais ’19 […]

UConn students on an Alternative Break trip to Birmingham, Alabama, help fix up a house in a low-income neighborhood. (Community Outreach/UConn Photo)

Alternative Spring Break Trips Offer Opportunities to Give Back

'People think college students don’t care in general, but this is a chance to show that they do,' says Alternative Break participant Megan Boyer '18 (CLAS).