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Health Center Leadership Change

In an e-mail to the community, President Herbst announces a leadership change.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Steps Down as Vice President of Health Affairs and Medical School Dean

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin will step down as vice president for health affairs and dean of the medical school effective July 1. Laurencin, who arrived at the Health Center nearly three years ago, will continue conducting research, mentoring and providing clinical care. Specifically, Laurencin will focus his work as chief executive officer of the Connecticut Institute […]

Researchers Study Genomic Stability of Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

Researchers from the Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology have identified important changes in genomic stability of human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. Their findings are currently published in the online edition of Nature Biotechnology. The usefulness of human iPS cells in research and therapeutic applications highly relies on their genomic integrity and stability. Induced pluripotent stem […]

Silent Sentinel

The Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial on the Storrs Campus honors alumni who died in service to their country. (Sean Flynn/UConn photo)

Riders, Walkers Join Calhoun Despite Rain

[flickr-gallery id=”72157627330943056″]   The fifth annual NBC Connecticut Jim Calhoun Challenge Ride and Walk drew a large crowd this past Saturday, June 11. Nearly 1,500 people came out to support the fight against cancer. Despite rainy weather, the event was incredibly successful. The annual event raises funds for the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center […]

Dental Alumni Gather at AAPD Conference

More than 100 alumni and family members attended the UConn School of Dental Medicine alumni reception at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 64th Annual Session in New York City. The reception was held at the New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square on May 28. “The UConn alumni reception was the highlight of the […]

Team to Sequence Poultry Viruses

The project will focus on a virus that costs poultry farmers millions each year in lost revenue.

Education Professor Arthur Daigon Dies

Arthur Daigon, emeritus professor of curriculum and instruction, died on June 12 of natural causes at his home in Corte Madera, Calif. He was 83. Daigon was born on Feb. 8, 1928 in New York City. He grew up in the New York metro area, graduating from James Monroe High School in 1945. He earned […]

Who Does Horton Hear? It’s Seussical the Musical!

CRT’s production of Seussical the Musical, opening June 16, is fun for the whole family. Photo by Gerry Goodstein

An Outstanding Mentor

Two alumni, one a former teacher, the other her former student, are both grateful to UConn.