Schools & Colleges

Daniel Kloyzner ‘16 (ENG) with Richard Parnas, a professor of chemical, materials, and biomolecular engineering, has found a way to turn particle board into carpet. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

A New Use for Old Carpet

UConn researchers in engineering and business are collaborating to create particle board from waste carpet and bring it to market.

(Photo courtesy of Jan Krátký)

Rinse and Repeat to Remove Anxiety

UConn researchers found the first scientific evidence of a link between anxiety and ritualized behavior.

A candle burning.

Emeritus Professor of Political Science George Cole Dies

Cole, a former department chair, was an expert on prosecution, courts, and corrections.

Photo illustration of gavel, stethoscope, prescription pad, and the American flag. (iStock Photo)

Affordable Care Act in the Balance

UConn Law professor John Cogan discusses the Supreme Court case challenging the Act, saying that it had the potential to cause chaos in many states' health insurance markets.

The iconic Colt Armory Building in Hartford. (Photo courtesy of The Pita Group)

The Colt Bankruptcy – Demise of a Connecticut Icon

Last week, the historic gun manufacturer filed for Chapter 11. A UConn economist and historian discuss what that means for the state.

Three Generations of Engineering at UConn

Robert Valley Sr. began studying Engineering at UConn nearly 70 years ago; he has since been followed by his son, son-in-law and, now, his grandson

(Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Identifying Counterfeit Computer Chips

UConn researchers are developing innovative methods for determining whether or not a computer chip is genuine.

A row of lockers in an empty school hallway. (iStock Photo)

New Graduate Program Combines Educational Leadership, Law

The program will prepare professionals to manage the wide variety of legal issues that school administrators face.

Fluid Identities: Native American Whalemen At Sea

A UConn history professor discusses the shifting racial ideologies that shaped the lives of Native American seafarers in the 19th century.

How UConn Researchers Are Fighting Against Counterfeit Computer Chips (Video)

UConn's Center for Hardware Assurance, Security and Engineering (CHASE) is developing new ways to thwart computer chip counterfeiters