Schools & Colleges
Student-Athlete Strong: Mamadou Diarra
'It’s an honor to be a Husky. There’s been a ton of tradition passed down through generations, and just being able to represent this university is an amazing feeling.'
UConn Health Huntington’s Disease Expert Optimistic About New Drug
The director of the state's only Huntington's disease program explains why a recent clinical trial is encouraging news in the effort to treat Huntington's disease.
Winter Art That Warms Your Heart
Elizabeth Sennett of East Hampton is equally adept in executing an oil painting or a watercolor. For over 40 years she has been painting and teaching her world; her flower gardens, the New England landscape, still life paintings and the people she knows. She was one of the founders of the East Hampton Art Association […]
NASA funds blood clot risk studies
Life’s circumstances can inspire research project ideas. For example, after running the Boston Marathon, a female athlete flew back home to Seattle and developed a blood clot or venous thrombosis. The runner’s sister, who is an exercise scientist in kinesiology, started searching for answers. Initial literature reviews in 2010 showed that Associate Professor Beth Taylor, […]
Neag School Announces Recipients of 2018 Alumni Awards
The Neag School of Education and its Alumni Board are proud to announce the 2018 Neag School Alumni Awards honorees. RSVP online today for the springtime celebration.
UConn Health Faculty and Students Honored
Kudos to the following UConn Health faculty, staff and students who have recently been recognized for their outstanding work. Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Arnold, the Murray-Heilig Chair in Molecular Medicine at UConn Health, for being awarded the International Medal of the Society for Endocrinology. The Society has a long history of honoring individuals who have significantly […]
The Impact of Winter Storm Names
If the storm is large enough and enough people are within the storm warning range, it gets a name. But a UConn researcher found the name does not add credibility.
Why We Love Holiday Rituals and Traditions: An Anthropologist Explains
There are plenty of reasons to value family rituals, according to research by a UConn anthropologist.
From Barbie to Superheroes: The New Femininity in Dolls
The appearance and dress of the new generation of fashion doll characters is a departure from Barbie’s idealized image and has changed the way children play, according to graduate student Sara Austin.
Some Nursing Homes are Inflating Their Medicare Ratings
At least 6 percent of nursing homes inflate their self-reported measures, according to a study by UConn professors.