Schools & Colleges
Open Borders: an Interview with Professor Earl MacDonald
Pianist Earl MacDonald, Director of Jazz Studies in the School of Fine Arts, released his fifth album, Open Borders, on November 21, 2017. Involving collaboration at its core, from the diverse band to the wide range of UConn School of Fine Arts faculty members that united to assist in Earl’s creative process, the premise of […]
Economic Justice Issues Impacting Working People and Communities
“I believe that labor and community need to coalesce and work together, and that labor needs to stand up for issues that are important to communities as well,” says Louise Simmons.
Students in Poverty Less Likely to be Identified as Gifted
The fact that high-potential students in poverty are less likely to be recognized and served in programs for the gifted may increase, rather than decrease, social inequities, according to a new UConn study.
Joanne Crevoiserat ’85 Helping Revitalize Abercrombie & Fitch
Joanne Crevoiserat ’85 sounds euphoric when she talks about the history of Abercrombie & Fitch Co., the American clothing company where she is celebrating one year as chief operating officer.
Eating for a Healthy Heart
Although no single food is a cure-all, certain foods have been shown to improve your heart health. Watch the video to see which top 10 heart healthy foods are among those recommended by UConn Health’s Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center.
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Four outstanding business leaders will be inducted in the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame on March 24. This year's ceremony, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, marks the 25th anniversary of the School's recognition of remarkable alumni.
Hunting is Changing Forests, But Not as Expected
The impact of hunting on rainforest ecosystems is less dire and more complex than previously expected, says a new study led by a UConn biologist.
Photography Class Captures Greenhouse Effect
Students in an Intermediate Photography class photograph some of the many varied tropical plants in the Biodiversity Education and Research Greenhouses.
School of Social Work Research Team Studies Refugee Resettlement
The project centers on a model currently used in Connecticut, which relies on local service agencies and volunteers to resettle refugees from countries including Syria.
100 Percent Dental Residency Match for Class of 2018
The UConn School of Dental Medicine Class of 2018 has 40 students who sought a residency program, and all 40 found one.