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Jeffrey Shoulson, the Doris and Simon Konover Chair in Judaic Studies at his office on Sept. 13, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Judaic Studies Expert Jeffrey Shoulson Joins UConn Faculty

The new director of the Center for Judaic Studies and Contemporary Jewish Life comes to UConn from the University of Miami.

Emeritus professor Terry Webster began his career at UConn in 1965, two years after the EEB greenhouses were opened. He says, "The older a greenhouse gets, the more it acclimates. It settles into a maturity that lends itself to the plants growing there." (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo). (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Greenhouse Fridays, the Perfect Cure for Winter Doldrums

Guided tours of the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Greenhouse provide a welcome respite from gray skies and chilly winds.

Meet 6 Physicians Who Recently Joined the UConn Health Center

Two cardiologists, a neurosurgeon, a general surgeon, a gastroenterologist, and a geriatrician are now seeing patients.

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Professor Emerita of English Florence ‘Feenie’ Ziner Dies

A writer of children's literature as well as books for adults, Ziner taught at UConn for 20 years.

Andrew Pask, associate professor of Molecular & Cell Biology working in his lab. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Mouse Mutant Opens New Path for Birth Defect Research

With funding from NIH, biologist Andrew Pask is researching a common birth defect found in boys.

Fall 2012 ‘Faculty Large Grant’ Awards

The Research Foundation’s fall 2012 Faculty Large Grants were announced recently. The goal of these awards is to help faculty in all disciplines to better position themselves to apply for and receive extramural funding for their research and scholarly activities. For the fall 2012 Faculty Large Grant competition, the Research Advisory Council received 51 proposals, […]

UConn Health Center Opens New Office in Southington

A variety of services will be offered including orthopaedic care, dermatology, urology and OB-GYN.

Diploma wrapped in black ribbon on top of money.

Should a Humanities Degree Cost More?

The CLAS dean debates the economics of a proposal made by Florida Governor Rick Scott’s blue ribbon panel on higher education reform.

Can We All Just Get Along? Immunological Memory Learns Tolerance

The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has published the work of immunology researchers at the UConn Health Center.

Health Center Faculty Directory Saves Time and Reduces Repetition

The Comprehensive Faculty Activity Registry is receiving positive reviews for streamlining data and eliminating unnecessary work.