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Anna Schierberl Scherr and Benjamin Meagher are the first to be named Farber Graduate Fellows. (Tina Covensky for UConn)

Psychology Grad Students Benefit from Legacy of Longtime Professor

The late Maurice Farber, who taught psychology at UConn for 29 years, established a $2.2 million trust for graduate students. The first two Farber fellows were chosen this fall.

From left: Graduate student Drew Seils, Dr. Martin Cherniack, and Tim Morse demonstrate an exercise bike test in the Ergonomics Technology Center. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Health Center Enlisted for $8M Federal Worksite Wellness Program

UConn occupational health researchers are involved in the only CDC-funded worker health project of its kind.

Auxiliary’s Harvest Moon Party Returns Oct. 21

All are invited to join the UConn Health Center Auxiliary for a night of western fare, music, dancing, and a silent auction.

Quick-Fix Gluten Free Recipes

UConn chef Robert Landolphi recently published a second collection of gluten-free recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less.

Jestine Angelini '12 (ED) plays field hockey against Stanford. (Athletic Communications)

Field Hockey a Family Sport for Angelini Sisters

The Angelini sisters are part of a talented team that has a 10-1 record so far on a challenging schedule.

Trevor Biggs: The Renaissance Man

[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMZIy4WPW2k’]   Well, it’s officially fall here at UConn’s Storrs campus. As the temperature starts to cool down the leaves begin to bleed their glorious autumn colors, which provides for such beautiful views in this area of Connecticut. Last week I visited the scenic Spring Valley Farm, where a group of students live and […]

David Plamondon.

A Life Cut Short, A Legacy that Continues

A scholarship fund has been established in memory of David Plamondon, who died on campus last year.

Dr. Douglas Peterson signs the membership roster of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Scotland, before accepting the honor of Fellowship in Dental Surgery Without Examination. (Photo provided by Dr. Matthew Peterson)

Dental Professor, Oral Oncology Chief Awarded Prestigious Scottish Fellowship

With a signature of the membership roster of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Dr. Douglas Peterson accepted one of the institution’s highest international honors.

Paintings by Teresa Tromp will be on display in the main and mezzanine lobbies at UConn Health Center. (Photo provided by Teresa Tromp)Paintings by Teresa Tromp will be on display in the main and mezzanine lobbies at UConn Health Center. (Photo provided by Teresa Tromp)

Artist Inspired by New England Landscape

“Everyday Life – Enjoying the View” exhibit is now on display in the Health Center lobby.

Mark Van Allen, president, UConn Research & Development Corp. (Erik Duda/UConn Photo)

A Catalyst for Economic Development

The president of the University's Research & Development Corp. discusses the role of UConn R&D in technology commercialization.