Schools & Colleges
Improving Pediatric Asthma Care is Possible
New study findings published by Pediatrician Dr. Alexander Hogan of UConn School of Medicine and Connecticut Children's Medical Center shows improved personalized inpatient assessments can enhance the accuracy of the prescribed asthma therapy a child receives.
Samuel Brandt ’50 Bequest: $1.5M for Scholarships
The late Samuel Brandt '50 has bequeathed $1.5 million to the School of Business creating an endowed scholarship in his name.
New Method Unearths Climate Data from Ancient Soils
UConn researchers analyzed leaf wax compounds in soils to reconstruct ancient climates, with a view to better understanding the impact of future climate change.
Student-Athlete Strong: Julie Hu
Hu, a member of the Women's Swim Team, brings the same drive to succeed to her actuarial studies as she does to her sport.
Human Rights Education Needs Greater Attention in U.S. Higher Education
This past month, human rights education groups submitted to the U.N. Human Rights Council a joint stakeholder report — based on research done through the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center and the Neag School of Education — in anticipation of the U.S. mid-term review process for the Universal Periodic Review. Glenn Mitoma was among the researchers who prepared the report.
In Memoriam Michael J. Pikal
Emeritus Professor and former Department Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Michael J. Pikal, passed away on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. He had been at the University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy since 1996, retiring from his position at the University in December 2017. Pikal received his B.S. in Chemistry from St. John’s University in Minnesota and […]
Doctors Catch Patient’s Tennis Ball Sized Heart Tumor
“I am exceedingly fortunate to be alive," says Marcia Cox whose rare tennis ball sized heart tumor was caught by UConn Health emergency department physicians and cardiologists and successfully removed by a UConn Health heart surgeon.
Horticultural scientist focuses research and extension on greenhouse sustainability
As an assistant professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA), Rosa Raudales focuses on applied research that meets the needs of Connecticut greenhouse growers.
Alum Takes Students on Venture into Outer Space Law
Steve Mirmina ’92 JD, a space law expert, will discuss his specialty at UConn Law on March 2.
Band Camp
Marching Band newcomers and old guard alike have just 12 days in September to get into midseason form.