Research & Discovery
KSI Opens Satellite Location at University of North Florida
The new Perry Weather Heat Lab is designed to advance the science of thermoregulation, performance, health, and safety through controlled environmental testing
May 22, 2026 | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Heat Tolerance Tests Fail to Account for Sex Differences
A new UConn study shows that a standard heat tolerance test does not work equally well to measure tolerance in males and females
May 21, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Distinguished Visiting Professor and Grand Rounds Guest Speaker at University of Alberta Tom Williams Surgical Research Day
The Tom Williams Surgical Research Day is an annual academic symposium hosted by the University of Alberta Department of Surgery.
May 19, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino
Extreme Weather Events Accelerating Tidal Wetland Loss
This paper marks the very first time scientists have successfully linked tidal wetland loss to specific storm events
May 19, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Neag School Researchers Honored with AERA Awards
Kathleen Lynch, Kylie Anglin, and Alexandra Freidus were recognized at the American Educational Research Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting
May 18, 2026 | Mikala Kane '26 MA - Neag School of Education
A Better Shot Against Foot and Mouth Disease
No needles required
May 18, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research
Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health
May 15, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Genomic Analysis Predicts Guide Dog Success
'If we can tell before they are trained if they [will be successful], that saves a lot of time and a lot of money, and it will also increase the number of guide dogs out there to help people'
May 15, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Professor Examines Impacts of Immigration on Nursing Home Care
Study finds that local immigration reduces mortality and improves quality of life for nursing home residents
May 13, 2026 | Mac Murray
A Hemp-based Plastic Offers a Greener Alternative to Plastic Packaging
'We are finding new ways to use the entire plant'
May 13, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications