Schools & Colleges

The April 10 Net Impact program, titled, "Careers for the Common Good: The Value of Sustainability in Business" featured panelists Rene O. Deida, Susan Rochford, Sara Bronin, Benjamin Simmons-Telep, and Daryl Shore. (Zack Wussow)

‘Always Think About the Common Good’

Daryl Shore's personal story silenced the crowd at the inaugural meeting of the new UConn graduate students' Net Impact chapter, an organization of people eager to make a positive change in the environment and the world.

Jason Funaro and Marie Smith, Assistant Dean for Practice and Public Policy Partnerships. (Sheila Foran/UConn Photo)

Loyalty to UConn and their Profession Characterize Funaro Family

When Jason Funaro marches at the 2017 commencement ceremony, he will be treading in the footsteps of his parents and grandparents.

Four new telescopes are now or will soon come online, sending imagery to the DAWN Center: the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array; the James Webb Space Telescope; Euclid, a space craft; and the European Extremely Large Telescope.

UConn Astronomer to Glimpse First Galaxies

A UConn professor specializing in the formation of the first galaxies is one of six researchers who will have the first chance to analyze data from four new international telescopes.

The seven-week UConn Business Fundamentals Program runs from May 8 to June 29. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Business Fundamentals: Gateway to a Business Minor

For the third year in a row, the School of Business is offering a 10-credit summer business program for undergraduate, non-business majors who want to gain valuable business knowledge and expand their marketability.

UConn Center on Aging Celebrates 30 Years

Since its founding in 1986, the UConn Center on Aging has become a national leader in advanced research, clinical trials, patient care, and medical education. Watch the video to learn how the Center is at the forefront of promoting health and independence as you age.

Student Commencement Speaker Tells of Delayed Gratification

Graduating from the UConn School of Dental Medicine brings Carolyn Bradford one step closer to the day when she’ll be doing the teaching instead of the learning.

Dr. Pramod Srivastava, inventor of the ovarian cancer vaccine who directs the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health (UConn Health/Janine Gelineau).

Recruitment Begins for World’s First Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Trial

The Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health is now recruiting patients for the world’s first personalized genomics-driven ovarian cancer vaccine clinical trial.

A Great One-horned Indian Rhinoceros crosses the road at Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India. (Arunsundar/Getty Images)

To Conserve Tropical Forests and Wildlife, Protect Rights of People Who Rely on Them

A UConn global environment expert argues that when countries protect the rights of local people and support their participation in the political process, they are better able to handle conflicts over the environment.

The R/V Connecticut inside the building where it will be split and lengthened at Blount Boats. (UConn Marine Sciences Photo)

Research Vessel to Undergo Upgrade

In order to lengthen the ship and expand the space available for researchers, construction crews will carefully cut it in half, and then weld in the new section.

UConn School of Medicine is implementing the new Regenstrief EHR Clinical Learning Platform into its curriculum to further enhance student access and training in electronic health records which they will need to use as future physicians (UConn Health/Janine Gelineau).

Ramping Up Electronic Health Record Training for Future Doctors

UConn School of Medicine is ramping up the education of future doctors with enhanced training on electronic health records (EHR).