Schools & Colleges
Brownfield Remediation gets Groundswell of Support from UConn
Beginning next fall, students will be able to enroll in a class on grant proposal writing, regulatory and liability issues, site investigation and remediation, and other topics related to brownfield cleanup.
Agricultural economist measures impact of forthcoming federal GMO labeling law
A new label on food packaging could soon alter the purchasing habits of American shoppers and significantly affect producer operations. A federal law will take effect in July 2018 that informs consumers about the genetic science that may be at work behind their favorite foods. This designation may lead to price increases and other far-reaching […]
The Music of the Brain
Listen to the Game of Thrones theme song and other musical demos from the Neural Symphony project, an open-source library of brain sounds from of the laboratory of Assistant Professor of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Erika Skoe.
Professor of Mathematics Named American Mathematical Society Fellow
The award is among the highest honors in the field of Mathematics.
Animating Biological Concepts
Biology majors enrolling for next semester in the lab section of Biology 1107 will be among the first to benefit from a series of five instructional animations developed by students in digital media and art.
Supporting the Next Generation of Innovators
After announcing his $22.5 million commitment to foster innovation at UConn, donor Peter Werth attended presentations by student innovators at the newly named Peter J. Werth Residence Tower.
UConn Receives $22.5M Gift for Entrepreneurship, Innovation
The pledge from Peter Werth, an innovator in generic prescription medication, is the second-largest in University history.
Philanthropist Peter J. Werth Commits $22.5 Million to Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The UConn Foundation has received a $22.5 million commitment from Peter J. Werth, ensuring a legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship for generations of students to come. “Peter’s transformative and historic commitment cements his legacy as a most generous friend to UConn,” said Josh Newton, President and CEO, UConn Foundation. “As a steadfast UConn supporter […]
35 to 40 Percent of Older Adults Lack Bladder Control
Nearly 40 percent of older women and up to 35 percent of older men live with distressing urinary symptoms, including difficulty with bladder control and urinating, which often compromise quality of life and overall health. Learn how the UConn Center on Aging's clinical and research efforts, along with the National Institute on Aging and the American Geriatrics Society, are working to help older adults.
Tailoring Treatment to Combat Diseased Cells at the Genetic Level
A UConn researcher developed a new drug delivery system using a synthetic-biological hybrid capsule that leaves healthy cells alone, increasing effectiveness and reducing unwanted side effects.