Research & Discovery
English Ph.D. Student Finds Beauty in ‘The Ruin’
A UConn graduate student in English has won the prestigious 2016 Discovery Prize for work that connects ancient poems to modern poetry.
MFA Exhibition Explores Aspects of Self-Discovery
The themes represented in this year’s Master of Fine Arts exhibition include racial identity and rural upbringing.
A Vehicle Fit for Space Exploration
A UConn engineering grad student led a team of high school students in the NASA Rover Challenge to build a human-powered 'moonbuggy.'
Undergraduates Present Research at Frontiers Exhibition
The 19th annual Frontiers in Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibition featured a record 272 undergraduate presenters.
$5.75 Million Grant to Focus on Improving Public Discourse
Examining the role of humility in public discourse could promote more constructive discussion about divisive issues in politics, says UConn's Michael P. Lynch.
10 Young Scientists from UConn Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowships are highly competitive and highly prestigious.
Getting Older Shouldn’t Mean Being in Pain
Exercise can help combat osteoarthritis pain. A UConn nursing professor is using guided reminiscence to encourage older adults to stay active.
Virtual Reality Can Deliver Public Health Messages
In a study of video game users, UConn researchers found that virtual reality makes people more accepting of public health messages.
Going, Going, Gone: A Fish Tale
Mark Urban's research on a key species of fish in the Arctic is a wake-up call that environmental policies need to change.
‘Sense and Sensibility’ Tells Tale of Life and Love
Students playing roles in CRT's production of the period drama must portray characters across the generations as well as the centuries.