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New Plant and Soil Health Center Named in Honor of Alum George Leigh Minor
George Leigh Minor ’56 (CAHNR) passed away at the age of 90 in January 2025, leaving a generous donation, which will be used to fund the renovations necessary to open the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center.
September 19, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn and Yale-led QuantumCT a Finalist for Transformative NSF Award
The National Science Foundation has announced Connecticut’s initiative as one of the few finalists for the Engines Program.
September 18, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt
Researchers Hope Documentary’s Example Can Promote Common Ground in Connecticut
'One of the things ‘The Tennessee 11’ shows us is that people generally are on the side of less firearm injury and death. We may just disagree about how to get there'
September 18, 2025 | Kimberly Phillips
UConn Researchers Uncover a Major Shift in U.S. Landscape: ‘Wild’ Disturbances Are Overtaking Human-directed Changes
A 40-year satellite study reveals that while disturbances from logging and construction are declining, events like mega-fires and extreme storms are becoming more common
September 18, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
What Even Is Social Media, Tho? Adults and Teens Often Differ, UConn Researchers Find
No cap: Differences in understanding the basics can lead to bad policy outcomes fr fr
September 17, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
Wolff Finalist Startup ‘Orbit Crates’ Offers Subscription Toy Rentals for Kids
Company offers 500 toys from classics to Bluey to Disney Princesses
September 17, 2025 | Claire Hall
Hritckos Give $5 Million to Support School of Pharmacy, Students
The gift will support the University’s campaign to put students first and support academic and innovation excellence
September 16, 2025 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
Why Kimchi Could Be Your Next Superfood
Studies highlight that fermented kimchi consumption provides benefits for fasting glucose levels, triglycerides, and hypertension
September 16, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Launches Initiative to Build More Efficient, Equitable, Transparent Budgeting Process
The University will schedule town halls and listening sessions to solicit perspectives from throughout the UConn community on the process
September 16, 2025 | Stephanie Reitz
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History Rejoins UConn CLAS
In July, the museum returned to its roots in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, bringing together two units with a shared commitment to interdisciplinary learning and public engagement
September 15, 2025 | Bri Diaz