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A Bad Cold Turns into a Blessing in Disguise: An Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Carol Pfeiffer, Ph.D., 75, from Farmington, became ill with what she thought was a just a bad cold after returning home from a trip to Egypt and Europe in March. Thanks to an early diagnosis, she was able to beat lung cancer.

Breast Cancer Survivor Runs Ultramarathons to Honor Others

Meet Holly Durstin, one of our nurse anesthetists, ultramarathoner, triathlete, and breast cancer survivor. Read about her inspirational journey to beat breast cancer.

Carlotta Charles, user interface/user experience (UI/UX) designer with Cigna Health, spoke to students, faculty and industry professionals during the Digital Media CT Summit held at UConn’s Stamford campus. (Cat Boyce SFA ‘15, ’19/ UConn Photo)

Stamford Campus Hosts 2019 Digital Media CT Summit

The one-day gathering is an annual highlight of Digital Media Connecticut, a statewide initiative created to support a talent pipeline by connecting K-12 students, higher education, and industry professionals.

Student Perspective: Berk Alpay Thinks AI Could “Change Everything”

When Berk Alpay ’21 (ENG, CLAS) mentions the future, he’s not talking about what he’s going to have for dinner (Hint: Chang’s Garden on Route 195 has been a favorite since he was a kid.) or what courses he’d like to take next semester. Not even what his plans are for after he graduates with a dual […]

Luke Anderson

Meet undergraduate Luke Anderson

Many students face a challenge at UConn trying to balance academics with their social lives and involvement in interests outside the classroom. Luke Anderson encounters this, as well. However, Anderson seemingly has more activities to coordinate. For example, he is a University Scholar, working toward dual degrees in nutritional sciences and anthropology with a minor […]

(Ethan Giorgetti/UConn Photo)

Meet Dr. David Ozimek, Primary Care Physician

Forming long-term relationships with patients is important, says Dr. David Ozimek of UConn Health.

Student Profile: Andrew Vilcinskas – Keeping (His) Life in Balance

Being in the Pharm. D. program presents challenges for all students. Here's a story of one student who has confronted a unique challenge while managing to keep his life in balance.

Caucasian female student smiles in front of UConn sign.

Meet the Researcher: Isabella Ferrante ’19, History

A UConn student turned her childhood love of history into a research project that took her from Stamford to the British National Archives to study World War I.

African-American men make up just 2.8 percent of the applicants to medical school.

UConn Joins State to Deliver Transparency for Health Care Costs

Developed by Alan Fontes of the School of Nursing, the interactive website allows consumers and providers to search, sort, and filter by provider, location, health measure, network quality rating, and cost of treatment.

This Student is a Tough Competitor. Heard of Her Sport?

UConn junior Laura Sofía Bedoya, of East Haven, Connecticut, is a forward and vice captain of the 15-member USA Women Underwater Rugby Team.