Coming to Storrs from Bridgeport was a culture shock for Melanie Rodriguez '11 (ED), '12 MA, but she succeeded beyond her expectations and now hopes to return to teach in the city where she grew up.

The top performers in a reading initiative for Hartford Public School students were recognized on campus for their achievements on Monday.

The CT Technology Transfer Center's second annual Roadway Safety Poster Contest for Children gained momentum this year and was focused on the theme of "Every Life Counts in Connecticut." Children across the state in grades kindergarten - 6th grade were asked to design posters with messages on how all road users can help to improve safety on our state's transportation system.

On Thursday, April 26th, Sikorsky Research & Engineering will sponsor a singular Innovation Connection event that will include a presentation for high school students focusing on the X2 Technology demonstrator and how innovation helps helicopters reach record-breaking speeds.

On March 21, the School of Engineering celebrated the 25th anniversary of the BRIDGE Program, an intensive, residential summer preparedness program for entering freshmen from populations traditionally underrepresented in engineering, who have been admitted for the fall term.