Research & Discovery
How Are Data Centers Impacting Health?
Shinsuke Tanaka, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, weighs in on the environmental and health implications of data center construction across America
September 10, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Connecticut Students Turn Environmental Projects into Lasting Community Impact
NRCA CAP Initiative gives Connecticut high school students the first step to tackling environmental issues within their local communities
September 10, 2026 | Esha Desai, for the OVPR
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Accept the 2027 American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention
Laurencin will be honored at the ACS 2027 National Awards Banquet and Ceremony March 23 in New Orleans.
September 9, 2026 | Sara Capozzi
School of Dental Medicine Achieves Record Research Funding
The School received its highest ever amount of new research funding in FY26, totaling $17.75 million
September 8, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health
Breathing Without Brakes
UConn researchers reveal unexpected cause of Rett syndrome symptoms
September 8, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
Renowned Expert Elevates UConn Quantum Research
Physicist Dmitri Kharzeev set to advance the University’s Quantum Alliance and support key research initiatives
September 3, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Permafrost Melt Could Cost $261 Billion in Infrastructure Damages
This new approach provides a more accurate indication of the cost to rebuild structures
September 3, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New UConn Research Reveals That IRS Staffing Cuts Significantly Impact Taxpayer Filings
Study finds that some neglect to file; others omit key financial data
September 2, 2026 | Claire Hall
‘Healthy Rounds’: Great Strides in Cancer Treatment
Dr. Margaret Callahan, chief of UConn Health’s Division of Hematology and Oncology, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcast
September 1, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Trading in Palm Trees for Seaweed to Support Domestic Manufacturing
Mingyu Qiao will use an anaerobic digestion process to transform seaweed into a sustainable replacement for palm oil
September 1, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research