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UConn Offers Connecticut High School Students an Early College Experience
The oldest program of its kind in the U.S., UConn’s Early College Experience allows high schoolers access to UConn courses in a range of disciplines.
UConn Researcher: Dopamine Not About Pleasure (Anymore)
Contrary to a long-held scientific idea, psychologist John Salamone says an increasing number of studies show that the neurotransmitter has to do not with pleasure but with motivation.
Cancer, Aging, and Proper Care
The older you get, the more likely you are to develop cancer. A new book edited by faculty member and cancer survivor Keith Bellizzi explores the interface between cancer and aging.
School of Business, Coach Auriemma Announce Premier Leadership Conference
The inaugural two-day conference featuring outstanding business leaders is set for April at the Mohegan Sun.
Researching the Cultural Traditions of the Gullah People
Two music professors have developed a curriculum on the Gullah culture for school teachers, and are incorporating their findings into courses for UConn students.
UConn Student Wins Prestigious Marshall Scholarship
Ethan Butler '12 (ENG), former president of UConn's chapter of Engineers Without Borders, is the second UConn graduate to win a Marshall Scholarship in four years.
Graduate Student Working to Develop New Anti-Cancer Agents
Sophia Nnenna Ononye, a Ph.D. student in pharmaceutical sciences, hopes her research will pave the way for more effective cancer therapy in the future.
Veterans Honored for Service to Their Country
UConn observed Veterans Day with a ceremony at the Remembrance Memorial on the Great Lawn on Monday.
Materials Modeling Expert Avinash Dongare Joins UConn Faculty
Dongare develops computer simulations that assist experimental scientists at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods.
School of Nursing Celebrates Opening of Widmer Wing
The school's new wing is named in honor of the first dean of nursing, Carolyn Ladd Widmer.