CT Counties
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.
October 29, 2019 | Jennifer Walker
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.
October 24, 2019 | Jennifer Walker
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.
October 23, 2019 | Combined Reports
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 […]
October 21, 2019 | Sheila Foran ’83 (BGS),’96 PH.D
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 […]
October 17, 2019 | Patsy Evans
Meet Dr. David Ozimek, Primary Care Physician
Forming long-term relationships with patients is important, says Dr. David Ozimek of UConn Health.
October 17, 2019 | Ethan Giorgetti, 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.
October 16, 2019 | Sheila Foran - School of Pharmacy
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.
October 15, 2019 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
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.
October 8, 2019 | Combined Reports
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.
October 8, 2019 | Tom Kertscher, freelance writer