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Ryan Kim '19 (CLAS) in JOUR 4016: Publication Practice, taught by Marie Shanahan, associate professor of journalism, on Nov. 1, 2018. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo

The ‘Roundup’ of Connecticut News

A newsletter course in the journalism department offers students real-life experience in digital journalism and marketing. Read more.

For Olympic Athlete the Goal is Dual Degrees

Donn Cabral's professional running career has taken him around the world and provided some unique opportunities – including translating something for celebrity gymnast Simone Biles in Rio de Janeiro. Read more.

Op-ed: Just Passing Tests Won’t Make Teachers Good

If the responsibilities of a teacher go far beyond academics, why isn’t that what we are testing teacher candidates on? writes Olivia Singer, a master's student in the teacher preparation program. Read more.

African-American male teacher standing before students (8-10) with hands raised. (Getty Images)

Black Students Who Have One Black Teacher Are More Likely To Go To College

The influence of having a black teacher can make a monumental difference in a black student’s life, and the effect begins early in an education, according to a new study co-authored by UConn's Joshua Hyman. Read more.

Adjunct professor Ryan O’Connor consults students enrolled in an Internet of Things course that uses emerging technology to improve plant life at UConn’s Spring Valley Farm. Students, from left, are Nicole Hamilton '19 (BUS), Tara Watrous '19 (CLAS), and Radhika Kanaskar '18 (BUS). (Claire Hall/UConn Photo)

Students Use High-Tech Analytics to Optimize Plant Growth

A course on the Internet of Things is introducing students to the use of data analytics and emerging technology in managing specialized facilities at UConn's Spring Valley Farm. Read more.

Christian Escotto-Rosado '19 (BUS), at the Stamford Campus. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

Stamford First-Generation Student Maximizes Opportunities

Stamford business major Christian Escotto-Rosado '19 (BUS) is soaking up every experience he can, including an internship at IBM and the chance to take part in the Student Managed Fund. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

BUS Mike Koppel ’78 Supports International Immersion Program

CLAS Meet the Researcher: Lisa Eaton, Human Development and Family Studies

ED The Power of Positive: UConn Co-Directs National Education Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions

ENG Senior Design Journey 2019: Reimagining Wheelchair Design, Part 1

OVPR Getting to the Root (Canal) of Dentin Regeneration

PHR Pharmacy and High School Students Team Up to Address Prescription Drug Abuse

SSW Social Work Alumni Notch Wins in CT Legislative Races

UConn in the News

National Geographic

UConn’s Wallace on Remote Tribe and American Missionary

Pacific Standard magazine