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Damaged tree after a winter storm.

State’s Economy Battered by October Snowstorm

Economist Fred Carstensen discusses the winter storm's economic impact on Connecticut.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin (right) welcomes Dr. Gualberto Ruaño, invited from Hartford Hospital to give the keynote address on personalized medicine at the CICATS mini-retreat.

Mini-Retreat Looks Toward CICATS’ Future

The Connecticut Institute for Clinical and Translational Science brings regional research partners together, with personalized medicine among the points of focus.

School of Dental Medicine Doctor Receives Leadership Award

Dr. Sarita Arteaga is honored by Hispanic Dental Association.

Jorgensen Outreach Youth (JOY) Logo

Jorgensen Outreach for Youth Brings World of Performance to Kids

The JOY! program, which has introduced thousands of economically disadvantaged children to the world of music, drama, and dance, is one of this year's winners of a Provost's public engagement award.

The Fort Trumbull neighborhood of New London that was the subject of a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision on eminent domain is now overgrown. (Creative Commons image)

The Economics of Eminent Domain

Two words that can strike terror in a homeowner’s heart also describe the research of economist Thomas J. Miceli: Eminent domain.

Manisha Bicchieri: Helping Out Students and the Environment

[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im7HO0UUDfU’]   Hey Everyone! This week on One Student. One Story we feature junior Manisha Bicchieri.  She is majoring in Resource Economics with a minor in Food Science.  Manisha told me that after struggling academically her first semester, she buckled down and made Dean’s List the following spring.  From there, Manisha became involved with […]

Collection Keeps Meds Out of Water Supply, Off the Streets

More than 100 cars passed through the UConn Health Center’s medication disposal program Saturday, leaving behind pills, patches, bottles and inhalers.

Flu Shot Friday at the Health Center

Employee Health Service will give flu vaccinations for employees, students, residents and volunteers.

Puppetry artist

The Art of Puppetry

Graduates of UConn's puppet arts program are well versed in every aspect of this performance art.

Exercise Genomics Book by Linda Pescatello

Understanding How Genes Affect the Response to Exercise

A new book co-edited by a UConn researcher explores the use of genetic information to tailor exercise interventions to maximize health outcomes.