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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.
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.
School of Law Launches New Research-oriented Doctorate
The ‘Doctor of the Science of Law’ (SJD) program, the first of its kind in the region, is expected to draw outstanding international students to UConn.
Media Portrayal of Haiti Problematic, Says UConn Researcher
On the third anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, public policy professor Thomas Craemer says negative stereotypes of the island nation in the media are widespread.
Rain Garden App Puts UConn on Apple’s Stage
The Center for Land Use Education and Research has developed UConn’s first smart phone app that is designed for use by the general public.
Laurel Hall Achieves University’s First Gold LEED Certification
The new classroom building is recognized for 'green' design, while other UConn projects also get high marks from the agency.
UConn’s High-powered Sequencing Technology Leads to Rare Elephant Genome
Biologist Rachel O'Neill is part of a team that produced the first genetic sequence of Borneo's dwindling pygmy elephant population using high-throughput sequencing technology available on campus.