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Things Are Looking Green on Gant Plaza

The first ‘green’ roof on campus is a fertile ground for University researchers to evaluate the benefits of environmentally friendly roof gardens.

Students Pass By the Chemistry Building

Students pass by the Chemistry Building, beside a patch of Black-Eyed Susans in full bloom. Photo by Peter Morenus

Teacher Preparation Program Enables College Grads to Switch Careers

UConn’s yearlong teacher preparation program for college graduates is designed to attract recent graduates or professionals from other careers into teaching by providing an accelerated path to certification.

‘College Colors Day’ Sept. 4 a Chance to Show Husky Pride

Gov. M. Jodi Rell has declared Friday, Sept. 4 “College Colors Day” in the State of Connecticut. “College Colors Day” is an opportunity for fans, alumni and students in Connecticut to wear the colors of their favorite college or university. “College Colors Day” is a national annual celebration dedicated to promoting college traditions and spirit […]

Nursing School Expansion Gets Go Ahead

A 15,800-square-foot addition will offer larger classrooms and modern simulation labs.

Native American Studies Gaining Ground at UConn

Students can now take Native American Studies as a minor or individualized major.

Honors Student Values Individualized Experiences at UConn

Although David Lindsay is a science major, he’s also enjoying opportunities in the arts.

UConn Medical Student is ‘Next Top Doc’

Medical student Dan Henderson signed up for a radio quiz show and earned the title Next Top Doc.

Health Center Grants, June 2009

The following grants were received through the UConn Health Center’s Office of Research Administration and Finance in June 2009. The list represents new awards as well as continuations. The list of grants is supplied to UConn Today by the Office of Research Administration and Finance. Federal Grants Bernstein, Leslie, Neuroscience Comparisons of Binaural Processing at […]

Storrs Grants, June 2009

The following grants were received through the Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) in June 2009. The list represents only new proposals awarded, and excludes continuations. The list is supplied each month by OSP. Adamson, D., Chemistry NER: Catalytic Formation of Nanostructured Ceramics by a Bio-Mimetic and Environmentally Friendly Approach NSF/ENG, $87,824, 9/08-8/10 Alder, N., Molecular […]