Research & Discovery
Elaine Choung-Hee Lee Inducted as National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow
The NAK is a member-based organization composed of elected fellows who have made sustained and distinguished contributions to the discipline
October 23, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Competition Celebrates Graduate Research at UConn
Three-Minute Thesis presentations decode the complexities of master’s and doctoral research at UConn, with prizes at stake
October 23, 2026 | Loretta Waldman
UConn Kinesiology Ph.D. Program Ranked No. 1 in Country
The semiannual ranking is primarily based on faculty research productivity and mentorship of doctoral students
October 22, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn, Metamorphix to bring Whole Child Screener to Schools
Developed by Neag researchers, the ESSY Whole Child Screener helps schools look at students holistically
October 22, 2026 | by Helene Marcy, Director of Programs & Communications, UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health
Access to ASL from Birth Supports Childhood Math Proficiency in Deaf Children, UConn Researcher Finds in First-of-its-Kind Study
'If you compare hearing kids learning spoken English from their parents at home to deaf kids learning ASL from their parents at home, those kids are indistinguishable'
October 22, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
UConn’s Queer Science Conference Challenges Stereotypes, Inspires Students
UConn hosts fifth annual event for high schoolers
October 22, 2026 | Mac Murray
New Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Center Brings Together UConn Expertise with Industry, Tribal Partners
The Center for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Modernization will support work to modernize pharmaceutical production and build a more efficient, sustainable, and resilient pharmaceutical ecosystem
October 21, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
‘Healthy Rounds’: Supercharging the Immune System
Dr. Kapil Meleveedu, director of UConn Health’s Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
October 20, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
UConn Researcher’s Insight on Small-Business Bankruptcy Recovery Draws the Attention of Congress
'Small businesses are an important part of the economy, but financial distress does not necessarily mean that the underlying business isn’t worthwhile'
October 20, 2026 | Claire Hall
Connecting UConn Research and Service Member Readiness
UConn hosted CT's National Guard and Veterans Affairs leadership for an honest discussion on the evolving physical and mental health needs of servicemen and women
October 20, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt