- Sweet Disguise: Body Hides RNA With SugarNow that scientists understand the role of RNA glycosylation in deflecting immune system attention, they can check on whether that strategy is somehow going awry
- UConn’s Dr. Marja Hurley is President-Elect of the American Society for Bone and Mineral ResearchHurley is the fourth faculty member from UConn to be selected to lead the ASBMR.
- Air Purifiers May Reduce Heart Risks for People Exposed to Traffic PollutionUConn School of Medicine study finds in-home HEPA air filters significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in adults with elevated readings.
- Bad GasCan we make cattle farming more sustainable to feed a growing population?
- Down the Drain: UConn Student Researcher Discovers the Truth About Some CBD Coffee ProductsThe results showed that the brewed coffee contained 70-80% less CBD than the labels claimed
- 10 Questions With Alexandra Freidus on School Diversity and Educational InequityThe educational leadership expert recently published a new book that explores the importance of school diversity and the path to educational justice in New York City
- UConn Foundation Closes One of the Most Successful Fiscal Years in its HistoryThe UConn Foundation announced Monday that it raised more than $144 million in fiscal year ’25
- UConn School of Nursing Faculty Leads the Way in Cannabinoid ResearchSteven Kinsey, Ph.D., wins the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) Mid-Career Award
- From Scraps to Solutions: Engineering Student Transforms Campus Food Waste into Carbon Capture MaterialCaitlin Noonan ’26 (ENG) created a highly-porous material from biochar, ideal for trapping gas molecules like CO₂
- Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in CareThanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health, Drs. Christopher Conner and David Hersh became the first in Connecticut to perform deep brain stimulation on a child with drug-resistant epilepsy—paving the way for others like Bella to benefit.
- Three CoE Students Pursue In-Depth Research Projects as University ScholarsChinmaya Vobbineni ’26, Wyeth Haddock ’26, and Zhengyang Wei ’26 are helping heal wounds, designing space exploration material, and preventing turbulence for more efficient flights
- Building Connecticut’s Shellfish Workforce and Industry ResilienceWith learning in the field and classroom, CT Sea Grant offers a program that combines science, policy, and lived experience to help launch Connecticut businesses
- UConn Medical Students Bike Cross-Country for Suicide PreventionUConn School of Medicine students’ Coast-2-Coast bike trek raises over $20,000 for mental health research
- Rooted in Wisdom: Garden Party Celebrates Menopause, Sisterhood, and Health EquityThis community-led event was part of the UConn Health Disparities Institute's Menopause Equity Initiative (MEI), a statewide effort to break the silence, reduce stigma, and create community-informed solutions to support women's midlife health.
- Neag School Alumni Board Names Recipients of its 2025 ScholarshipGraduate students Emmanuel Dwamena, Caroline Shadman, and Claudia Ventura are recipients of the fund, which was created as a way to invest in future generations of Neag School students
- Accurate Diagnosis Eases FearsAfter being misdiagnosed, Debbie was referred to the Connecticut Bleeding Disorder Center at UConn Health where she was correctly diagnosed and treated and now finally has peace of mind
- From Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery to OncologyDr. Michael Weber brings expertise in oncologic spine surgery to UConn Health
- UConn Research Shows Autonomous Mowers Make the CutFrom cut quality to fertilizer use, autonomous mowers offer an improved approach to lawncare
- Economist Reimagines Writing Courses in the Age of AIProfessor Metin Coşgel is piloting a new AI-integrated writing curriculum in economics, one of UConn’s largest majors, with the potential to shape how writing is taught across disciplines
- Eboni S. Nelson Reappointed Dean of the UConn School of LawProvost Anne D’Alleva praised Dean Nelson’s leadership, under which UConn Law has seen student success and an enhanced scholarly profile
