August 15, 2013 | A group of researchers in UConn’s departments of geography and civil and environmental engineering have developed and tested a new index that will measure the sustainability of complex urban transportation systems across the globe.

July 22, 2013 | Students from universities in Singapore, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States sat around a table in the ballroom of the Student Union last week in an animated discussion.

July 17, 2013 | A new technology developed at UConn that enhances salinity tolerance in plants holds out hope for improving the crop yields of farms in saline areas, like Hansen’s.

June 25, 2013 | “The issue of creating globally competent educators wasn’t something previous generations had to face, but it’s a very real issue now, and its importance is only growing,” says David M. Moss, interim director of teacher education at UConn’s Neag School of Education. “Our goal as teachers is to prepare students for all aspects of life – for personal, social, and professional success – and today, that means preparing them to be global citizens.” Read More…

November 22, 2012 | Courtney Beyers, a nursing student at the University of Connecticut, has recently been awarded the Provost’s Award for Public Engagement at the university, reflecting her public service, much of which has come about through involvement with and inspiration from U21 activities. Read More