Out of the Blue
Engineering Professor Earns Nation’s Highest Honor for Early-Career Scientists
President Biden named Arash E. Zaghi, an engineering professor with a passion for supporting neurodiverse learners, as a PECASE recipient
January 28, 2025 | Mac Murray
UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics
A study led by marine sciences Ph.D. student Hannah Collins found that Novamont’s Mater-Bi, a starch-based polymer, degraded significantly faster than traditional plastics—showing promise for reducing marine pollution
January 28, 2025 | Sarah Al-Arshani
Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them
'To be successful on "Shark Tank" is so incredibly validating'
January 27, 2025 | Claire Hall
The Science of Music’s Healing Power
Ed Large's journey has taken him from playing bluegrass to helping Alzheimer's patients improve their memory
January 24, 2025 | Nora Broderick
UConn Nursing’s Online Graduate Programs Rank No. 5 in 2025 US News & World Report
The 2025 Best Online Programs US News & World Report continues to name UConn as top university for online nursing degrees
January 23, 2025 | Grace Fontanarosa
Swimsuit Entrepreneur, UConn Alum Hayley Segar to Appear on ‘Shark Tank’
Segar makes her pitch on Friday, Jan. 24
January 16, 2025 | Claire Hall
Helping the Teen Brain Bounce Back
Sarah Feldstein Ewing, the new Vice Chair for Research in UConn Health’s Department of Psychiatry, wants to help young people thrive through adversity
January 16, 2025 | Mac Murray
COVID Increased Local Tourism to Agribusinesses Amid Labor Shortages
A recent study explored how the increased focus on local outdoor activities during the pandemic impacted Connecticut farms
January 16, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
2024: A Year of Research That Mattered
UConn’s research achievements extend from health and wellness breakthroughs to advancements in quantum technology and much more
January 15, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt
A Hands-On Education in the Science of Risk Solutions
UConn's Actuarial Science Program has been recognized at the highest level of excellence in its peer group
January 15, 2025 | George Velky for UConn Today