Out of the Blue
UConn Launches its New Common Curriculum
'Hundreds of people have participated to make sure we’re ready to teach and advise in the new curriculum'
Sweet Disguise: Body Hides RNA With Sugar
Now that scientists understand the role of RNA glycosylation in deflecting immune system attention, they can check on whether that strategy is somehow going awry
Air Purifiers May Reduce Heart Risks for People Exposed to Traffic Pollution
UConn School of Medicine study finds in-home HEPA air filters significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in adults with elevated readings.
Bad Gas
Can we make cattle farming more sustainable to feed a growing population?
From Scraps to Solutions: Engineering Student Transforms Campus Food Waste into Carbon Capture Material
Caitlin Noonan ’26 (ENG) created a highly-porous material from biochar, ideal for trapping gas molecules like CO₂
Building Connecticut’s Shellfish Workforce and Industry Resilience
With learning in the field and classroom, CT Sea Grant offers a program that combines science, policy, and lived experience to help launch Connecticut businesses
Economist Reimagines Writing Courses in the Age of AI
Professor Metin Coşgel is piloting a new AI-integrated writing curriculum in economics, one of UConn’s largest majors, with the potential to shape how writing is taught across disciplines
Prison-Banned Books Inspire Examination of Education while Incarcerated for Ambitious UConn Undergrad
'One thing that attracts me to a career in academia is the connection with students and student organizing that has been a huge part of activism in American history'
MBA’s Michael Bozzi Named Honorary Commander of Air National Guard Unit
Bozzi was sworn in on June 8 in front of 700 people at the unit’s Family Day, which gave him a chance to meet the servicemembers and their families. The civilian-military partnership is designed to build stronger community connections and give leaders the opportunity to engage more deeply with the service men and women.
Four Faculty Members Named Fulbright Scholars for 2025-26
Fulbright Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad