Schools & Colleges
Peter McFadden: Teacher, Administrator, Friend
Dr. Peter W. McFadden has worn virtually every hat possible during his long and affectionate relationship with UConn: student, junior faculty member, professor, dean, Provost and Academic Vice President, chief fundraiser, “go to” problem solver and two-time alumnus.
Castleman Term Professors Named
The School of Engineering has named five outstanding faculty members as inaugural Castleman Term Professors in Engineering Innovation.
A Swing and a Hit: Students Flock to New Class on Baseball and Society
Steven Wisensale's class uses baseball as an avenue to explore other facets of history.
Class of 2012: Rebecca Stearns
Ph.D. candidate Rebecca Stearns is working to protect young athletes from injury.
Journalism Course Teaches Students to Dig Deep for Stories
Teams of student journalists in Marcel Dufresne's investigative journalism class are undertaking major reporting projects that they share with Connecticut media.
Great Professors: Jim O’Neil
Jim O'Neil, professor of educational psychology, goes above and beyond in the classroom and in the field.
UConn Students Win National Goldwater Scholarship and Honorable Mention
The Barry M. Goldwater Foundation supports outstanding young scientists who wish to pursue a career in science or technology.
Students Find Opportunities at Engineering Career Fair
On February 21st, about 600 UConn students attended the School of Engineering career fair, exploring the myriad opportunities the event had to offer.
Engineering Sets Foundation for Entrepreneurial Success
As an electrical engineer struck with an entrepreneurial spirit, Robert Infantino has never limited himself to any amount of success, and doesn't plan on stopping any time soon. Originally from New York City, Infantino moved to Danbury, CT at age 15 with his family in hopes of improving on the rough lifestyle of the city. He attended Danbury Public High School, where he excelled in math, architecture and problem solving.
CTI Helps CT’s Paving Industry Go Green
The Connecticut Transportation Institute in conjunction with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has developed a specification to use post consumer waste asphalt shingles in asphalt pavement. The Connecticut Department of Transportation is piloting this new specification on a construction project on Route 220 in Enfield, CT this coming summer.