Schools & Colleges
New Mechanical Engineering Head
The mechanical engineering department has welcomed Professor Horea Ilies as its new department head.
Professor James Kwak’s New Book Explains Dangers of ‘Economism’
The simplistic idea that free markets always generate the greatest possible economic well-being is helping drive economic inequality, writes UConn Law Professor James Kwak in a new book, Economism: Bad Economics and the Rise of Inequality. In the book, released this month by Pantheon Books, Kwak defines economism as the “invocation of basic economics lessons […]
Revisiting the First Folio: The Undergraduate Experience with Shakespeare
During the Fall 2016 semester, with the support of a micro-grant from the Folger Institute to promote the teaching of Shakespeare to undergraduates, the “Experiencing Shakespeare” course gave students the opportunity to experience Shakespeare as an enduring cultural force through innovative material and digital modes of inquiry. Students explored Shakespeare’s comedies, tragedies, and histories through […]
Behind the Scenes of H.M.S. Pinafore
Take a peek behind the scenes at the dress rehearsal for UConn Opera's production of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic operetta H.M.S. Pinafore.
Evaluation specialist aims to enhance our understanding of extension program impact
Miriah Russo Kelly is a Connecticut native. After living overseas and working and studying on the West Coast, she has returned to her home state as an assistant extension educator and evaluation specialist in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources to enhance the impact of extension programs through her background in communications and […]
Substance Abuse: The Case for Early Intervention
Two UConn Health researchers co-edited a special report on an innovative way to integrate the management of substance use disorders into primary care and general medicine.
UConn to Go Red for Women’s Health During Heart Health Month
Wear a piece of red clothing on Friday, Feb. 3, National Wear Red Day, to help raise awareness of the importance of preventing heart disease and stroke in women.
5 Ways Schools Can Positively and Proactively Support All Students
School leaders and educators must not wait until students demonstrate signs of stress or report bullying incidents. We must act now and proactively address students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs; bolster positive school climates so that learning can occur; and firm up our relationships with students to ensure they feel safe, appreciated, and respected.
Opening January 26th at the Benton Museum: UConn Reads: Sacred Ground & 50th Art Faculty Exhibition
January 26 – March 12, 2017 Opening Reception: Thursday, February 2, 2017 4:30 – 6:30pm UConn Reads: Sacred Ground Inspired by this year’s UConn Reads selected book, Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America by Eboo Patel, this exhibition features artists and subjects connected by a shared history, ideals, and identity that serve […]