Prototype program helps bridge gap between lab, marketplace
Scientists at the UConn Health Center are using polymers to produce a new generation of orthodontic appliances that are making their way out of the lab and into the marketplace. In Storrs, a protein is being used to create an artificial retina, and new compounds are being developed to combat the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Gift to support food research
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is moving to become a national leader in the study and application of functional foods - those with health benefits beyond basic nutrition that may prevent and help treat disease. A major financial commitment from the Esperance Family Foundation will help create and support a multidisciplinary center for functional food research and education at UConn. Read More
Foreign relations historian wins achievement award
Thomas Paterson, professor emeritus of history, is the recipient of a lifetime achievement award. He is the 2008 winner of the Norman and Laura Graebner Award from the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations, the premier professional association for diplomatic history. Read More
UConn's Technology Incubation Program
UConn's Technology Incubation Program is glad to welcome three new technology startups to its Farmington and Storrs incubators. Read More
Nutritional scientist to chair Senate Executive Committee
Nutritional sciences professor Hedley Freake has been elected chair of the Senate Executive Committee for 2008-09. The 10-member committee includes nine faculty and staff representatives who are elected by the University Senate and serve for three-year terms. One of these is elected each year to be chair. Read More
Health Center physician works with USA Hockey team
For the second time in five years, USA Hockey chose Dr. Robert Arciero, one of UConn's sports medicine physicians, to be lead team physician for the International Ice Hockey Federation World Hockey Championship tournament held in May. Read More
New summer course integrates science and journalism
Madelyn Ward wants to do for environmental journalism what Indiana Jones did for archeology - shine a light on the land, the oceans, the air and all of earth's inhabitants, whether they're fluffy, slimy, or icky. "I want people to know about their world," says the soon-to-be UConn junior. Read More
Dramatic Arts seeks to bring back campus summer theater series
UConn's Nutmeg Summer Playhouse, founded in 1949, played to sellout crowds from Storrs and neighboring towns for many years. ... [Now] there is growing interest in bringing summer theater back to Storrs, as the University expands its academic offerings during the summer, hosts an increasing number of conferences, and the Storrs commercial district comes closer to reality. Read More
Congratulations to the newly elected Board members
Thank you to all Alumni Association Members who voted in this year's election. A special thank you goes to Rosemarie Tate '81, '88 and Fran Archambault '68, '69 for assisting with the ballot count. The UCAA would also like to thank Fran, Annette Lombardi '76, and Donny Marshall '95 for their tenure as Board members. Your dedication over the past few years is appreciated. View full list of Board of Directors
Alumni Weekend 2008 recap
UConn alumni and friends braved the elements and reconnected during Alumni Weekend 2008! Neither driving rain nor searing heat kept our alumni away as they toured the campus, reconnected with their school or college, or enjoyed an educational seminar. Alumni also had the opportunity to mingle with current UConn students and see the campus, as it is today, through their eyes. Read More
Spend an evening with UConn coaches
You can spend your June 23rd evening with UConn Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Chris Dailey, recapping the 2007-2008 season and discussing the upcoming year. Other upcoming coaches dinners include Randy Edsall, Jim Calhoun, and Geno Auriemma. Read More
Ethel Garbus, artist from class of 1939
When you walk into the Alumni Center today, you will be able to view several framed works by artist Ethel Garbus-Dewey '39. Mrs. Garbus-Dewey is an accomplished artist who describes her work as "a response to the world." Read More
Jim Calhoun Charity All-Star Basketball Game coming to Mohegan Sun Arena in August: Tickets now on sale
National Champion Collegiate Coach and Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun will host the Jim Calhoun Charity All-Star Basketball Game on August 9th at Mohegan Sun Arena. This all-star game, which has been sanctioned to allow NBA players to participate, will feature most of Coach Calhoun's all-time greatest players. Read More
Did you know...? Member benefits include savings on auto, home, and renter's insurance
As a University of Connecticut Alumni Association member, you may qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus from Liberty Mutual. With Group Savings Plus, you'll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts including multi-car, multi-policy, safe-driver, passive restraints and anti-theft device discounts*.Read More
