Schools & Colleges
Puppetry Festival on Parade
It was a beautiful day for a parade and the crowd was entertained by puppeteers from across the globe.
August 17, 2015 | Peter Morenus
Keeping Runners Safe in Summer Heat
The New Balance Falmouth Road Race is a living lab for UConn researchers studying exertional heat stroke.
August 13, 2015 | Colin Poitras
Provost Appoints Two New Deans
Provost Mun Choi has appointed Anne D'Alleva as dean of the School of Fine Arts and Nina Heller as interim dean of the School of Social Work.
August 12, 2015 | Combined Reports
Puppetry Festival a Homecoming for Alumni Puppeteers
Many alums are among the more than 500 puppeteers attending this week’s National Puppetry Festival, kicking off celebrations for the half-century of UConn puppet arts.
August 11, 2015 | Kenneth Best
A Pharmacist Explains Why Drugs Cost So Much
UConn's Lisa Holle explains how prescription drug prices are set and discusses some of the efforts to rein them in.
August 7, 2015 | Kim Krieger
Sam Witryol, Emeritus Psychology Professor, Dies
Witryol, an expert on child psychology, taught at the Storrs campus for more than 60 years.
August 7, 2015 | Combined Reports
The Art of Science
Biological illustrator Virge Kask ’79 (CLAS), ’84 (CLAS) reimagines extinct birds, defines new insect species, and depicts the enormity of elephants to bring UConn’s research to life.
August 6, 2015 | Bri Diaz
UConn Students Gain Valuable Experience as Interns
The internship is becoming a must-have for employers hiring college graduates. UConn helps students take part in a wide variety of internships.
August 6, 2015 | Abby Mace '16 (CLAS)
UConn Foundation Raises $78 Million in FY 2015
Giving was up in various categories, including those giving more than $25,000, which jumped 23 percent.
August 5, 2015 | Jack Kramer, UConn Foundation
BioBlitz: A Race Against Time
During a 24-hour survey of biodiversity on and around the Storrs campus, UConn scientists and the public tallied nearly 1,200 species.
July 27, 2015 | Sheila Foran