Schools & Colleges

Pratt & Whitney Engineering Extends Relationship with UConn

Pratt & Whitney made another generous annual gift to the University of Connecticut School of Engineering and the Mechanical Engineering Department aimed at further strengthening the collaboration with its Center of Excellence at UConn for engineering students and faculty.

Faculty Awarded Grants for Health Center Collaborations

Three research teams involving engineering faculty members have received $100,000 in two-year start-up grants under a competitive UConn grant program aimed at nurturing interdisciplinary research collaborations among faculty at the Storrs, UConn Health Center and regional campuses.

Alumnus Illuminates the Mona Lisa

The highlight of UConn's Alumni Weekend in Storrs was a presentation by alumnus Ralph Bernstein (B.S. Electrical Engineering '56) on the use of digital image technology to reveal secrets of Leonardo da Vinci's 15th century masterpiece, the Mona Lisa. Mr. Bernstein, an expert in digital imaging,

Map showing Long Island Sound.

UConn Marine Scientists to Help Map the Sound

Scientific maps of the seafloor will help to better manage and protect Long Island Sound.

Dr. Bar-Shalom Receives 2012 CT Medal of Technology

Board of Trustees Distinguished Prof. Yaakov Bar-Shalom was awarded the 2012 Connecticut Medal of Technology for his groundbreaking contributions to the advancement of radar and sonar technology. Dr. Bar-Shalom's work has served to strengthen the nation's defenses and air transportation systems.

Lynn Healy, professor of social work. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Distinguished Professor Lynne Healy Brings International Prominence to School of Social Work

Healy has spent the past three decades preparing social workers for deployment in an increasingly diverse world.

Alumnus Rich Tehrani Ponders UConn Engineering

UConn Computer Science & Engineering alumnus Rich Tehrani ('89), CEO and president of Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC), recently wrote in his blog about the value of a UConn engineering education.

Richard L. Schwab, center, with Ray '56 (CLAS) and Carole Neag after a ceremony held at the Charles B. Gentry Building to invest Schwab as Neag Professor on June 7. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Schwab Invested as Neag Professor

Richard Schwab, former dean of the Neag School, was invested as Neag Professor during a ceremony June 7.

Aaron Clark demonstrates math terms in his classroom. (Shawn Kornegay/UConn photo)

Education Alum Enjoys Working with Troubled Youth

A graduate of UConn's teacher education program, Aaron Clark chose a career path that that is both challenging and rewarding.

Neag School Hosts 2012 Commencement

The Neag School of Education recognized graduates from the Class of 2012 during two ceremonies the weekend of May 5-6. The Neag School undergraduate and sixth-year commencement took place at the Jorgensen Auditorium on Sunday, May 6. Commencement for Neag School graduate students took place on Saturday, May 5, at Gampel Pavilion. The Graduate School […]