Schools & Colleges

Drone photo looking over the Student Union towards Wilbur Cross

Unusual Expertise Brings Coveted Autism Award to UConn

It's been known for over a century that slowing and deepening breathing can decrease anxiety, yet there is surprisingly little evidence in the literature supporting this as a therapeutic intervention for people with autism

A pregnant woman in the hallway of a hospital.

Researchers Receive $2.5 Million in NIH Funding to Address Placenta Accreta

Placenta accreta is a rapidly growing disease during pregnancy

Senior Brianna Linehan, a marketing major, was eager to meet potential employers at the School of Business' 10th Business Career Expo on Wednesday. More than 50 top employers attended, all seeking new talent.

Career Expo Draws Recruiters from 50 Top Corporations, Hundreds of Eager Student Job-Seekers

More than 50 companies attended the Expo, including Synchrony, IBM, Global Atlantic, FDIC, CVS Health, RTX, General Dynamics, Cigna, Target, Travelers and the U.S. State Department.

Students working on a quilt-making activity at the W.O.W. Project in Manhattan's Chinatown.

Student Researcher Karen Lau Engages Youth in Asian American Labor History

Lau learned from her mentors the importance of having a connection to the community you research

UST Learning Retreat Student Small Group in Peggy Sczesny Auditorium

Urban Service Track/AHEC (UST) Learning Retreat Hosted by the School of Nursing

On Thursday, Sept. 5, the UConn School of Nursing hosted the first UST scholar’s learning retreat for the upcoming academic year.

UConn Health Carries on Legacy of Pioneering and Generational Neurosurgeon, Dr. Takanori Fukushima

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University Professor Dr. Cato T. Laurencin.

UConn Professor Cato T. Laurencin Delivers the W. Montague Cobb Distinguished Lecture at the 2024 National Medical Association Meeting

Laurencin was honored at the opening ceremonies of the National Medical Association 2024 Meeting

Students at the Annual Transition to Clinical Ceremony in the Sczesny Auditorium

UConn Nursing Hosted its Annual Ceremony for Juniors Transitioning to Clinical Practice

On August 28th, the School of Nursing held its traditional ceremony for junior nursing students starting their clinical rotations.

Dr. Oladipo Cole

Connecting for Sickle Cell

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Meet Dr. Oladipo Cole on a Mission to Connect with and Cure More Patients Just Like His Brother

close-up of sprouting plants

New Research on Plant Stem Cells Shines Light on How Plants Grow Stronger

We shouldn't ignore the potential of stem cells in plants, according to new UConn research