Research & Discovery

Political science major Molly Rockett '15 (CLAS) has been awarded the Truman Scholarship for students who are dedicated to a career in public service. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Junior Awarded Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Molly Rockett ’15 (CLAS) has been awarded the Truman Scholarship for students dedicated to a career in public service.

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Finding Genetic Links to Personal Health and Fitness

Kinesiologist Linda Pescatello is exploring ways to match the right forms of exercise to the body’s genetic makeup to achieve maximum health benefits.

Brenton Graveley is researching the role that RNA plays in biology and disease. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Photo)

At the Forefront of a Genetics Revolution

UConn Health’s Brenton Graveley is researching the role that RNA plays in biology and disease.

Urban Parking at Any Price?

UConn researchers detail what it costs cities to cater to the car.

Goldwater scholars Pat Lenehan '15 (CLAS), left, Peter Larson '15 (CANR) and Michael Cantara '16 (ENG) on March 24, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Diaries of a Cold War Diplomat

George Kennan was a key figure in 20th-century U.S.-Soviet relations. A UConn history professor has edited his diaries.

James Kaufman, professor of educational psychology, on Feb. 25, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Creativity Expert James Kaufman Joins UConn Faculty

Kaufman, from California State, joins a group of renowned creativity scholars in the Neag School of Education.

Ph.D. candidate David Finitsis, an affiliate of CHIP, conducted a meta-analysis that identified the health benefits of text messaging between providers and patients. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Health Benefits of Texting

A UConn study found text messaging between providers and patients improved medication adherence.

Linda Strausbaugh, left, professor of molecular and cell biology, Amanda Dupuy, a graduate student and Patricia Diaz, assistant clinical professor of periodontology review research data in a lab at Beach Hall on March 5, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Genome Research on Mouth Fungi May Help Predict Infections

The UConn study will advance the treatment of oral infections in those with a suppressed immune system.

UConn Health Continues to Grow Clinical Faculty

More than 50 physicians have joined since the start of last fiscal year.