Community Impact
A Policy Proposal That Could Curb Remote Sensing Research
Zhe Zhu says a potential change in federal policy to begin charging again for Landsat satellite data would be hugely detrimental to scientific research.
Report Recommends Ways to Promote Equity in Charter Schools
The federal government should grant awards to charter schools that clearly describe their strategies to serve a diverse set of learners, say researchers at UConn and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Education Abroad: Lisa Darminova ’19, Hong Kong
'There are so many different people in Hong Kong. There is a big international community, so it’s easy to make friends,' says Lisa Darminova '19 (CLAS).
Law and Journalism Experience? You’re Covered
'In both professions you are going to meet people who don’t want to talk to you, and having those interviewing skills will allow you to dig deeper,' says Taylor DiChello, Fox 61 reporter and a student at UConn Law.
HuskyTHON Raises Record $1.3 M for the Kids
The annual student dance marathon broke another record this year, raising funds for Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
Op-ed: Why an FDA Overhaul of Dietary Supplement Industry is Critical
The current system has to change, in order to protect consumers and put the onus on the manufacturer, writes C. Michael White, UConn professor of pharmacy practice.
Seven UConn Researchers Honored by the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
Members of CASE are elected from among the state's leading experts in science, engineering, and technology.
UConn-Sikorsky Team Engineers Autonomous Firefighting Drone
Three senior engineering students collaborated this year with industry leader Sikorsky to build a firefighting drone.
Op-ed: Charter Schools Exploit Lucrative Loophole that Would Be Easy to Close
The charter school industry is engaging in questionable business practices that allow people who own and run charter schools to make large profits. The time has come for oversight, says education professor Preston Green.
Little Hats, Big Hearts
Newborn babies at UConn Health during February are each receiving a red hat for Heart Health Month, to raise awareness of congenital heart disease.