Schools & Colleges
Hansel & Gretel Opera a Very Modern Fairy Tale
UConn Opera's production opening Jan. 30 includes gender role reversals and a witch dressed in pencil skirt and heels.
Activity on Seafloor Linked to Icy Ebb and Flow on Surface
Hydrothermal activity along mid-ocean ridges helps explain why ice ages come and go, according to a UConn marine scientist.
Hands Off: Reducing Restraints in Connecticut Schools
Two UConn experts discuss how disruptive student behaviors can be reduced by building a positive school climate.
Making Sense of the Polls in 2016
With the first primaries just days away, a UConn survey research expert discusses how to interpret the often widely differing political polls.
Using Advanced Chemistry to Combat Climate Change
The landmark Paris climate change agreement has put renewed focus on the need for advanced technologies to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions around the world. At UConn, William Mustain, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, is exploring new ways of capturing carbon dioxide emissions from coal- and natural gas-fired power plants that, if realized, would be a dramatic improvement over current methods.
Teacher and 4-H volunteer brings gardening, nutrition and fitness to students in the classroom and beyond
Twenty-eight years as an elementary school teacher has not dampened the enthusiasm of 4-H volunteer Marcia Johnson. She’s upbeat, energetic and clearly excited about teaching. Five years ago, Johnson created a school gardening program for her students at John Barry Elementary School in Meriden. When Johnson took a position at Meriden’s Nathan Hale School, she […]
Financial Times: UConn’s MBA Program Ranks Among Best in the World
UConn's MBA program has been ranked among the Top 100 in the world, according to a prestigious new report released by the Financial Times. This is the first time that the program has received the honor in the short history of the report. UConn's Full-time MBA program ranked No. 46 nationally and No. 96 in the world.
Why Pregnant Women Should be Screened for Depression
Nursing professor Cheryl Beck comments on new national guidelines that recommend depression screening for all pregnant and postpartum women.
Student-Athlete Strong: Nnamdi Amilo
Men's basketball forward and pre-med student Nnamdi Amilo says the lessons he’s learned as a Husky will help him well beyond his time at UConn.
The Many Opportunities For An MSE Undergrad
Undergraduate Amy Hernandez is in her final year at UConn, but she knows her Material Science and Engineering (MSE) education has provided her with a bright future head. “Material science and engineering is diverse and empowering; it is how we will adapt for the future and create novel technologies and improvements,” Amy said.