Research & Discovery
Charles Osgood Speaks at UConn Health Commencement
'Medicine stands on the threshold of great advances, and you will be a part of that,' the legendary newsman told medical and dental graduates.
May 10, 2016 | Bret Eckhardt
UConn Sophomore Wins Udall Scholarship
Nicholas Russo '18 (CLAS) won the prestigious national scholarship for his commitment to the environment.
May 10, 2016 | David Bauman
Oliver Stone Addresses Graduate Students at Commencement
The film director and screenwriter spoke about academic failure and perseverance.
May 9, 2016 | Bret Eckhardt
Be Brave – Go STEM
Don't be afraid of not being perfect, says a UConn graduate student in a new book about girls in STEM fields.
May 5, 2016 | Sheila Foran
Preparing to Face a Hurricane
An engineering graduate student has developed a model that can help Connecticut use its storm shelters more efficiently – and also save money.
May 4, 2016 | Josh Garvey
Tackling Depression, Delirium, and Dementia at Home
UConn Health has received a $6 million federal grant to study the effectiveness of teams offering care for older adults at home.
May 3, 2016 | Lauren Woods
Questioning the Scope of Women’s Health Care
An IDEA grant took UConn student Asahi Hoque to Bangladesh to probe the limitations on women's health care in the developing world.
April 28, 2016 | Megan Krementowski '16 (CLAS)
McNair Scholars Pursue Path to STEM Success
Fourteen students will graduate this year from UConn’s program for low-income, first-generation, or under-represented college students hoping to pursue a Ph.D. in a STEM field.
April 27, 2016 | Sheila Foran
Mapping UConn’s Genetic History
The University has had geneticists since before genetics was a recognized field of study – indeed, before UConn was UConn.
April 25, 2016 | Kim Krieger
Two UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious and competitive awards for students in the STEM fields.
April 25, 2016 | David Bauman