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Esther Pahl sitting on her deck

UConn Magazine: Esther Pahl is Still Making a Difference

At age 97, Esther Pahl ’52 MSW is still very much making a difference.

Three female students in masks smiling

Student Entrepreneurs Use Nutritional Bar to Reach Out to Those in Need

Reach Bar fills a market need at the same time it helps reduce child hunger

The UConn Foundation on October 8, 2020.

Professor Emeritus Gives Back to Students with Africana Studies Scholarship

The professor and playwright's bequest will help UConn students for years to come

On the left, a diagram showing how the testing process works; on the right, a picture of the device itself.

UConn Researchers Develop Cheap, Accurate Device to Diagnose COVID-19

How red blood cells and laser light offer the opportunity to make a rapid diagnosis

Roccoberton working with Hua Hua Zhang '00 MFA, a puppeteer he met during his trip in China who he recruited to UConn's Puppet Arts program.

UNIMA Cites Roccoberton as ‘Chancellor of Puppetry Education’ for Global Influence

From China to Storrs, recognizing the international scope of Roccoberton's influence

The exterior of the Werth Tower building at dusk.

Meet ‘Super Dave,’ the Werth Institute Venture Builder Helping UConn’s Student Entrepreneurs

'I feel like there's no more noble or higher calling at the moment than creating jobs and economy for people'

Dean Jason Irizarry.

Jason Irizarry Named Dean of the Neag School of Education

Irizarry, who has served as interim dean since March 1, will be the first Latino dean to lead the Neag School.

Town Hall graphic with text, date, time

University Town Hall to be Held on May 26

Interim President Dr. Andrew Agwunobi is set to hold a virtual University Town Hall on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Four students doing exercises

A Clinic Without Walls

Students help uninsured members of the local community with pro bono health and wellness services

A grocery bag full of fruits and vegetables. Food pantry clients have said they want more healthy options, according to new research.

Color-coded Nutrition Info Helps Food Pantry Clients Choose Healthier Options

The study reinforces earlier findings that food pantry clients want healthy food options