Schools & Colleges
Mo Hussein: The Story of a Beloved Accounting Professor
Hussein has spent his 38-year career at UConn, where he has taught thousands of students and helped to build the accounting department's reputation as among the best in the nation. He also served as accounting department head from 1989-90 and from 2003-15, and as interim dean of the School of Business from 2006-07.
Support Increasing for Laws Against Weight-Based Bullying
A UConn researcher says a growing number of parents favor anti-bullying laws to protect children from bullying based on weight.
Pilot Reading Initiative Shows Dramatic Results
The CT K-3 Reading Model, led by UConn professors, more than doubled the number of students meeting grade-level literacy goals over four years.
Mapping UConn’s Genetic History
The University has had geneticists since before genetics was a recognized field of study – indeed, before UConn was UConn.
‘Be Not Afraid of Greatness:’ Shakespeare’s First Folio Coming to UConn
The exhibition, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, will be on campus in September, accompanied by many other cultural events.
Two UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious and competitive awards for students in the STEM fields.
English Ph.D. Student Finds Beauty in ‘The Ruin’
A UConn graduate student in English has won the prestigious 2016 Discovery Prize for work that connects ancient poems to modern poetry.
UConn Health Employee Engagement Survey Coming May 9
UConn Health, in partnership with Press Gainey, is administering a survey for employees starting on May 9. Dr. Andy Agwonobi encourages all employees to participate to improve our workplace culture to make it better for everyone.
English Ph.D. Student Finds Beauty in “The Ruins”
English Ph.D. student Miller Oberman's dissertation, which includes translations of Old English poems and his original work, has earned him a 2016 Discovery Prize, given by the Boston Review and the 92nd Street Y.
Senior Design Demonstration Day Preview
Every year, engineering seniors spend the spring and fall semester at UConn designing senior projects, often working with industry partners. A partner will provide an engineering problem for a group of students with a particular interest to work on. Over 170 teams of seniors will present their work on April 29 at Gampel Pavilion- visitors are welcome to attend!