Schools & Colleges
Neag School Holds Special Education Summit in Hartford
In the wake of this past fall’s landmark Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding v. Rell court ruling, UConn’s Neag School of Education brought together individuals from across the state of Connecticut for a daylong summit dedicated to exploring special education issues.
New Neurosurgery Chief Brings Elite Expertise to UConn Health
"The focus of my division is to optimize patient outcome. We’ll build a team that’s tailored and personalized for every single patient.," says Dr. Ketan Bulsara, UConn Health's new chief of neurosurgery.
Dedication of CT Lions Eye Research Foundation Waiting Room
The Connecticut Lions Eye Research Fund was celebrated May 20 with the naming of the Ophthalmology Waiting Room on the 5th floor of the Outpatient Pavilion. Over 40 UConn Health leaders, staff and guests were there to mark the important milestone.
Simsbury Bank Pledges $50,000 for Family Business Program
Simsbury Bank has given a $50,000 grant to support the UConn School of Business’ Family Business Program, an initiative providing research, professional advice, education, and peer networks for family-owned and entrepreneurial businesses. “We are deeply gratified by Simsbury Bank’s commitment to a program that we think serves a vital need in Connecticut,” said School of […]
Patient Gives ‘Thumbs Up’ for Wide Awake Hand Surgery
The numbness and tingling in her hands kept Lena Knowles up at night. Watch the video to learn how UConn Health orthopedic surgeon Joel Ferreira was able to relieve her carpal tunnel pain with a procedure that minimally impacted her active lifestyle.
What Being a High School Dropout Taught Me About Teaching
Kristi Kappael, now a doctoral student in the Neag School’s Learning, Leadership, and Educational Policy program with a concentration in adult learning, shares the story of her journey — from high school dropout to aspiring educator.
UConn Science Salon examines food waste epidemic
According to the USDA, 40 percent of America’s food goes to waste. That’s 133 billion pounds of food annually, overloading landfills and increasing our carbon footprint. Food waste occurs in every phase of the food supply chain from agricultural production and post-harvest handling and storage, to processing, distribution and the consumer. In an effort to […]
Farmington Startup Sets Sights on Curing Retinal-Disease Blindness
A promising new procedure developed by a company in UConn’s Technology Incubation Program offers hope for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other retinal diseases.
José Manautou Named to National Advisory Council
Service on NAEHSC means making a difference at the highest levels of research affecting environmental health.
Drug Triggers Immune System to Fight Cancer in Pets
A UConn alumna has launched a startup that is marketing a new immunotherapy treatment for pets with cancer to veterinarians.