Tag: University News
UConn’s Unique COVID Testing Strategies Garnering Praise, Serving as Model for Others
Over the fall semester, UConn has administered or tracked more than 42,000 COVID-19 individual and surveillance tests among its student body, helping it successfully complete the semester’s in-person portion.
UConn Launches the First Master of Science Degree Program in Regenerative Engineering
The University of Connecticut will offer the world’s first Master of Science Degree in Regenerative Engineering.
President Katsouleas, Engineering Professor Ki Chon Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows
President Katsouleas and biomedical engineer Ki Chon have been named fellows of the prestigious organization, which highlights academic inventors whose work makes a positive impact on society.
‘Learn by Doing’: Journalism, ARE Departments Team Up for New Dual Degree
UConn's departments of journalism and agricultural and resource economics have together created a new dual-degree program aimed at helping journalists specialize in agriculture, economics, and related policy areas.
Six UConn Researchers to Join the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Six UConn researchers have been elected by their peers to receive a distinguished honor.
Steven Lepowsky Named Dean of the School of Dental Medicine
Provost Carl Lejuez announced today that Steven Lepowsky has been named dean of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine for a five-year term. Lepowsky will be the eighth dean in the School’s history.
UConn to Create Policing Advisory Committee, Take Other Steps to Update Public Safety Measures
UConn is implementing a number of initiatives to ensure transparency, community involvement and sensitive response to mental health concerns as part of its public safety and policing standards.
Letter From President Katsouleas Regarding Task Force on Mental Health and Wellness
President Katsouleas updates the UConn community on the findings and recommendations made by the President’s Task Force on Mental Health and Wellness.
Provost’s Distinguished Speaker Series Goes Virtual … and That’s a Good Thing
The Provost’s Distinguished Speaker Series is going online this year, and its coordinator says that presents an opportunity.
A Conversation with UConn Provost Carl Lejuez
UConn Provost Carl Lejuez talks about making the University an inclusive and dynamic environment, drawing on his own experiences as a faculty member and first-generation college student.