Schools & Colleges
Soldier Surprises Mom at Work
Paul LeMaire, a U.S. Army soldier, returned early from his service in Afghanistan and surprised his Mom at work. Watch the video of their joyous, surprise reunion at UConn Health.
Former UConn Softball Star Hits Homer for Her Health
Former student athlete Mandy Simjian learned important lessons as a star softball player at UConn. Now that mental toughness is helping the 37-year-old make some difficult decisions as she's treated for breast cancer. Watch the video to learn how UConn Health is helping Mandy win the biggest game of her life.
Students, Donors Celebrate at Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony
The Neag School of Education honored more than 100 of its students last night at its Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Formerly known as the Honors Day Celebration, the event — held at the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts on the UConn Storrs campus — brought together current students receiving Neag School-affiliated scholarships in the coming academic year; their guests; and the donors whose contributions to the Neag School make these sources of financial support possible.
Dean MacNeil Assumes National Leadership Role
Dr. R. Lamont “Monty” MacNeil, dean of the UConn School of Dental Medicine, is now also chair-elect of the American Dental Education Association's Board of Directors.
Patient’s Voice Restored Thanks to His Own Fat Cells
After years of having difficulty speaking because of a damaged vocal cord, Ed Favolise had his voice restored thanks to an unlikely source. Watch the video to see how UConn Health’s team of experts used Favolise’s own fat cells from his abdomen to repair his vocal cord and restore his quality of life.
Size Matters for Drug Particles
A UConn engineering professor has uncovered new information about how particles behave in the bloodstream, an important advance that could help pharmaceutical scientists develop more effective cancer drugs.
Nursing Students Tackle Real-World Healthcare Needs
Teams of UConn seniors will present their innovations on April 19, at the School of Nursing's annual 'Shark Tank' event.
Low Back Pain Help in 24 Hours
UConn Health's newly launched Low Back NOW program offers patients same-day or next-day access to physical therapy within 24 hours to bring rapid relief for low back pain sufferers.
Final Parts of the Complete Beethoven Cycle to Be Performed
UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts announces the return of the award-winning Dover Quartet to perform Parts 5 and 6 of the 6-part complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle, comprising all 18 of the composer’s works for string quartet spread throughout Jorgensen’s 2016/2017 concert season. Having completed Parts 1 through 4 in previous Jorgensen appearances, the […]
Now is a Good Time to Be Training Young Journalists
With hostility toward the press at a historic high and public trust in the media low, why are UConn journalism professors so excited to be teaching the next generation of reporters?