Tuesday - December 9, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Sunday November 23, 2025 ( 64 items )  

'UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker'
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'UFC Fight Night Presented by Bud Light: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker' * * Live from ABHA Arena in Doha, Qatar Main Card: 1 p.m. ET | Prelims: 10 a.m. ET * Both available on ESPN+ on the ESPN App & ESPN Xtra on SiriusXM UFC is live from Doha, Qatar this weekend with UFC Fight Night presented by Bud Light: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker at ABHA Arena on Saturday, Nov. 22. The main   more

10 Questions With Dorothea Anagnostopoulos and Tutita Casa on Teaching Ambitiously
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following Q&A on Nov. 17, 2025, by Shawn Kornegay with Dorothea Anagnostopoulos, professor of curriculum and instruction at the Neag School and Tutita Casa, associate professor of curriculum and instruction at the Neag School: * * * 10 Questions With Dorothea Anagnostopoulos and Tutita Casa on Teaching Ambitiously A new book from Neag School faculty explores strategies for promoting deep, conceptual learning in elementar  more

2025 NWSL Playoffs on ABC and ESPN+ nets double-digit viewership increase
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 2025 NWSL Playoffs on ABC and ESPN+ nets double-digit viewership increase * The 2025 NWSL Playoffs presented by Ally delivered strong year-over-year growth across ESPN platforms, highlighted by double-digit increases in both quarterfinal matchups. Overall, the three 2025 NWSL Playoffs games averaged 388,000 viewers across ABC and ESPN+, marking a 12 percent increase   more

Clemson University: Snow Institute Hosts Constitution Day Lecture and Panel Examining Capitalism's Influence on College Athletics
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Nov. 19 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Snow Institute hosts Constitution Day Lecture and panel examining Capitalism's Influence on College Athletics By Ryan Rogers This Fall semester, Clemson University's Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism (SISC) hosted two public events: the annual Constitution Day Lecture and the semiannual Pope Lecture Series. Both programs were open to students, faculty, staff and members of the public. On Sept. 1  more

Decades Later, a Yale Chemist's Water Simulations Continue to Make Waves
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Decades later, a Yale chemist's water simulations continue to make waves A look back at one of the most cited science studies of all time -- Sterling Professor of Chemistry William Jorgensen's landmark 1983 simulations of water. * One of the most influential science studies of all time started with a modest minicomputer, some simulated boxes of water molecules, and a grand vision for computer-aided c  more

Disney, ESPN and the NBA team up for second 'Dunk the Halls' -- the real-time, animated NBA game on Christmas Day
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Disney, ESPN and the NBA team up for second 'Dunk the Halls' -- the real-time, animated NBA game on Christmas Day * * Stitch joins the fun for the first time, bringing his signature chaos and charm to Main Street, U.S.A. * Festive Christmas Parade competition down Main Street, U.S.A. at halftime, featuring floats from Mickey & Minnie, Donald & Daisy, Goofy & Pluto   more

Do Bugs Like Salty Snacks? UConn Student Studying Salt's Impact on Phragmites Feasting
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Do Bugs Like Salty Snacks? UConn Student Studying Salt's Impact on Phragmites Feasting Getting to the bottom of what might make an invasive plant an attractive meal for insects By Jaclyn Severance There's no mistaking Phragmites australis when you see it. Growing upwards of 15 feet tall, it thrives in full sun, swaying in the breeze all spring and summer long. Though it's called a common reed, it  more

Eastern Connecticut State University Launches Cybersecurity Minor
WILLIMANTIC, Connecticut, Nov. 20 -- Eastern Connecticut State University issued the following news: * * * Eastern launches new cybersecurity minor In-demand program is open to students of all majors * Eastern Connecticut State University launched a new cybersecurity minor in the fall 2025 semester. Spurred by broad interest and increasing workforce demands, the 15-credit minor is available to students of all majors. The minor was developed in response to projected growth in jobs in the cy  more

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant visit the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell on Wednesday
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant visit the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell on Wednesday * ESPN continues its coverage of the 2025-26 NBA regular season on Wednesday, November 19, with a blockbuster doubleheader presented by State Farm. At 7 p.m. ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell host the Houston Rockets and Kevin Duran  more

ESPN networks set to showcase 2026 NCAA Gymnastics season across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, ACC Network and ESPN+
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN networks set to showcase 2026 NCAA Gymnastics season across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, SEC Network, ACC Network and ESPN+ * * ABC and ESPN to feature marquee women's gymnastics meets throughout the season, including the third annual Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad * Defending NCAA Champion Oklahoma Sooners lead a star-studded slate, appear eight times across ESP  more

ESPN presents special coverage of the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents special coverage of the 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery * ESPN presents special coverage of the WNBA Draft Lottery 2026 this Sunday, Nov. 23, at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Live from ESPN's Los Angeles studios for the first time, the 30-minute WNBA Draft Lottery Special will be hosted by Malika Andrews, joined by ESPN analysts Rebecca Lobo and Chiney Ogwumike. This m  more

ESPN signs women's basketball analyst and Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo to multi-year extension
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN signs women's basketball analyst and Hall of Famer Rebecca Lobo to multi-year extension * ESPN today announced it has reached a multi-year contract extension with women's basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo. She will continue as one of ESPN's lead voices on women's college basketball and WNBA coverage, including regular-season games, Champ Week, the NCAA Women's Baske  more

ESPN's annual Feast Week Presented by Lowe's returns with 120+ Hours of college basketball action over eight days, Nov. 21-28
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's annual Feast Week Presented by Lowe's returns with 120+ Hours of college basketball action over eight days, Nov. 21-28 * * 60+ men's college basketball games across ESPN networks * Marquee early-season tournaments include Charleston Classic, Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis and ESPN Events Invitational * Ranked programs Duke (5), Louisville (6), BYU (  more

ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot returns to Oregon for a Top 25 Big 10 showdown as No. 7 Oregon hosts No. 15 USC
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot returns to Oregon for a Top 25 Big 10 showdown as No. 7 Oregon hosts No. 15 USC * * Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota to serve as this week's guest picker * Oregon head coach Dan Lanning joins the set live * Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the chance to enter Pat McAfee's Kicking Contest ESPN's College   more

ESPN, Major League Baseball reach innovative new agreement featuring significant collection of national and local rights
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN, Major League Baseball reach innovative new agreement featuring significant collection of national and local rights * ESPN to produce new exclusive package of 30 regular season games for its linear networks and direct-to-consumer offering * Exclusive local in-market rights for MLB Clubs beginning with six teams to be distributed on the MLB platforms in 2026   more

Formula 1 returns to America: Las Vegas Grand Prix live on ESPN networks
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Formula 1 returns to America: Las Vegas Grand Prix live on ESPN networks * SportsCenter coverage originating from site; Exclusive live preview show on ESPN digital platforms Disney and Formula 1 'Fuel the Magic' campaign launches With a close driver championship chase coming down to the last three races of the season, the Formula 1 World Championship will make its   more

Gartner Announces Top Trends Shaping HR Priorities in Australia in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Announces Top Trends Shaping HR Priorities in Australia in 2026 Analysts Explore Top HR Trends and Priorities at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo in Sydney * Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, has identified the top four trends shaping the Australian workforce that HR leaders must navigate in 2026. Speaking at Gartner  more

Gartner Forecasts India IT Spending to Exceed $176 Billion in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Forecasts India IT Spending to Exceed $176 Billion in 2026 AI Infrastructure and Data Sovereignty To Propel Data Center Systems Growth Next Year * IT spending in India is expected to reach $176.3 billion in 2026, an increase of 10.6% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights compan  more

Gartner Identifies Critical GenAI Blind Spots That CIOs Must Urgently Address
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 20 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Identifies Critical GenAI Blind Spots That CIOs Must Urgently Address Analysts Discuss GenAI Adoption Challenges and Strategies to Mitigate Risks at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, 17-19 November in Kochi, India * Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, identified critical blind spots stemming from overlooked risks and uni  more

Gartner Predicts 50% of Enterprises Will Invest in Disinformation Security and TrustOps by 2027
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Gartner Predicts 50% of Enterprises Will Invest in Disinformation Security and TrustOps by 2027 New Gartner Book "World Without Truth" Spotlights a New Marketing Mandate: Brands Must Tackle the AI-Driven Disinformation Supply Chain Head-On * By 2027, 50% of enterprises will be investing in disinformation security products or services a  more

Gartner Survey Finds 65% of CMOs Say Advances in AI Will Dramatically Change Their Role in the Next Two Years
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Survey Finds 65% of CMOs Say Advances in AI Will Dramatically Change Their Role in the Next Two Years Overview * Sixty-five percent of CMOs believe advances in AI will dramatically transform their role within the next two years * Eighty-two percent of business leaders say their company's identity will need to significantly change to ke  more

Gartner Survey Reveals Poor Manager Quality the Top Driver of Employee Turnover in Australia
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 18 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Survey Reveals Poor Manager Quality the Top Driver of Employee Turnover in Australia Analysts Explore AI's Role in Increasing Manager Effectiveness at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo in Sydney * Poor manager quality, lack of respect and ineffective people management are the top three reasons Australian employees are leaving their organization  more

Grateful Patient Finds Strength and Support Through UConn Health's ALS Program
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Grateful Patient Finds Strength and Support Through UConn Health's ALS Program Comprehensive, Compassionate Care for Patients and Families Facing ALS By Jennifer Walker When Cheryl Cook found herself tripping on sidewalks and hearing from others that she seemed to be limping, she knew something was off. Though she had recently had foot surgery, her recovery seemed to be going well--her X-rays sho  more

LALIGA, Bundesliga lead soccer coverage on ABC and ESPN this weekend
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * LALIGA, Bundesliga lead soccer coverage on ABC and ESPN this weekend * Elche CF vs. Real Madrid Live on ABC, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes on Sunday ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ to carry FC Barcelona's return to the Camp Nou live on Saturday Top-ranked Real Madrid meet Elche Sunday, at 3 p.m. ET on ABC, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes, with ESPN FC delivering pregame coverage origi  more

M&T Bank Ranks No. 1 Among 7(a) SBA Lenders in Its Footprint*
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Ranks No. 1 Among 7(a) SBA Lenders in Its Footprint* * Achieving #1 Rank in Baltimore, Buffalo, Connecticut, Delaware, Philadelphia, Syracuse and Washington, D.C. in SBA 7(a) Loans by Volume BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 19, 2025 \ M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) was the largest 7(a) Small Business Administration (SBA) lender in its footprint by units in Fiscal  more

New-look ESPN NBA Countdown team to debut November 19
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * New-look ESPN NBA Countdown team to debut November 19 * Virtual reality 2.0 technology to take fans into virtual NBA environment ESPN today officially announced its new-look NBA Countdown team that will lead pregame and halftime coverage for select NBA on ESPN game nights throughout the season. The new team will debut this Wednesday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. ET on E  more

On Day One, CT's Republican Primary Descends Into a Chaotic MAGA Mess
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * On Day One, CT's Republican Primary Descends Into a Chaotic MAGA Mess * It was just yesterday that Erin Stewart officially declared that she is running for Connecticut governor, and the Republican primary between her and Ryan Fazio is already a chaotic race to the right. Stewart kicked off her campaign bragging about her ties to Donald Trump, "pointedly highlight[ing] two photos of her with... Trum  more

Ranked clashes with postseason implications power ESPN's Week 13 college football presentation
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Ranked clashes with postseason implications power ESPN's Week 13 college football presentation * * Trio of SEC showdowns set for ABC spotlight * Thirteen Top 25 teams showcased in ESPN's Week 13 coverage * Longtime rivalries renewed, including Florida/Tennessee, Arkansas/Texas, Harvard/Yale, California/Stanford and more As college football's regular season nea  more

Rule of Law Clinic Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court FTC Commissioner Case
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 14 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Rule of Law Clinic Files Amicus Brief in Supreme Court FTC Commissioner Case A group of prominent Republican lawyers and former senior government officials filed an amicus brief today urging the Supreme Court to hold that the Constitution does not permit President Trump to remove without cause Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from her position as a commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Amici, who have de  more

SEC Network's 'TrueSouth Presented by YellaWood' wraps up season eight with behind-the-scenes episode on Thu, Nov. 20
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network's 'TrueSouth Presented by YellaWood' wraps up season eight with behind-the-scenes episode on Thu, Nov. 20 * The eighth season of Emmy Award-winning TrueSouth Presented by Yellawood concludes on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network. The crew brings back its annual behind-the-scenes episode, documenting their travels through Georgia, South Carolin  more

Stuart Scott's legacy comes to life in ESPN's upcoming 30 for 30 'Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott,' presented by Modelo, premiering December 10 at 9pm ET on ESPN
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Stuart Scott's legacy comes to life in ESPN's upcoming 30 for 30 'Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott,' presented by Modelo, premiering December 10 at 9pm ET on ESPN ESPN today released the official trailer for "Boo-Yah: A Portrait of Stuart Scott," presented by Modelo, the next installment in its Peabody and Emmy Award-winning 30 for 30 documentary series. Premiering D  more

Three Yalies Awarded 2026 Rhodes Scholarships
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Three Yalies awarded 2026 Rhodes Scholarships Three Yale seniors are among 32 American recipients of Rhodes Scholarships, one of the world's oldest and most prestigious academic awards for graduate study. * Three Yale College seniors who have both excelled academically and demonstrated a commitment to social impact have received 2026 Rhodes scholarships, one of the world's oldest and most prestigiou  more

Three-time Grammy Award winner Ludacris to headline T-Mobile SEC Championship concert Dec. 6
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Three-time Grammy Award winner Ludacris to headline T-Mobile SEC Championship concert Dec. 6 * * Live concert at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta ahead of SEC Championship Game * Concert is free to fans in person and featured live on Marty & McGee Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ludacris will headline the T-Mobile SEC Championship Concert on Dec. 6, ah  more

Trinity College: Student 'Projects for Peace' Grant Recipients Share Their Global Experiences
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- Trinity College issued the following news: * * * Student 'Projects for Peace' Grant Recipients Share their Global Experiences By Melissa Whitmore '26 Two Trinity College students who were awarded the Projects for Peace grants for summer 2025 recently shared updates about their global outreach endeavors with Trinity students, faculty, and staff. Projects for Peace is a global program that encourages students to develop innovative, community-centered, and sca  more

Two exclusive NHL games this week on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Two exclusive NHL games this week on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * * Thursday on ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu: Edmonton Oilers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 p.m. ET and Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks at 10 p.m. * The Point continues Thursday at 5 p.m. on ESPN2 and ESPN+ * All NHL on ESPN Games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication * 42 NHL P  more

UConn Nursing Researcher Leads Innovative Study on Maternal and Infant Health
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn Nursing Researcher Leads Innovative Study on Maternal and Infant Health By Ashley O'Connell Sharon Casavant, Ph.D., RN, is leading a study that focuses on cannabis use during pregnancy. Researchers at the University of Connecticut are launching an innovative study to examine how cannabis use during pregnancy may affect birth outcomes and infant development. Funded through UConn's Institute   more

UConn's Korey Stringer Institute Opens Occupational Heat Safety Lab With Industry Partner Support
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn's Korey Stringer Institute Opens New Occupational Heat Safety Lab with Industry Partner Support The National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety at UConn's Korey Stringer Institute Powered by Magid & MISSION officially opened on Nov. 12 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 750-square-foot site in Gampel Pavilion By Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources   more

UConn's Phi Delta Kappa Chapter Donates $10,000 to Support Future Educators
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn's Phi Delta Kappa Chapter Donates $10,000 to Support Future Educators The now-inactive chapter made a lasting contribution by donating to two Neag School funds that support the development of future educators By Nicole Dobrzanski Though inactive today, UConn's Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) chapter found a lasting way to support educators: donating $5,000 each to the Neag School Alumni Board Endowed   more

UConn, State Embrace AI and Quantum Potential
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * UConn, State Embrace AI and Quantum Potential Economics Forum in Stamford underscores UConn's role as educator and driver of next generation workforce. By Matt Engelhardt UConn and its many collaborators throughout the state are leading the effort to educate workers with the skills they need to advance in an evolving economy, especially in the growing areas of artificial intelligence and quantum t  more

University of Connecticut: Bronchiectasis Patient Shares Gratitude for His Pulmonologist and Power of Clinical Trials
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Bronchiectasis Patient Shares Gratitude for His Pulmonologist and Power of Clinical Trials West Hartford man's participation in UConn Health clinical trial leads to FDA-approval of first-ever medicine that he needs for his lung condition. By Lauren Woods Woody Exley, 85, has been a long-time bronchiectasis patient of UConn School of Medicine's Dr. Mark Metersky at UConn Health for over 16 years.   more

University of Connecticut: Economics Students Gain Research Experience in Historic Risk Lab
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Economics Students Gain Research Experience in Historic Risk Lab By Nora Broderick A UConn economics professor has assembled one of the largest known collections of historical insurance policies from the whaling industry. Now, he's opened that archive to undergraduates for a hands-on research opportunity preparing them for their futures. In Connecticut, a state once known as a hub of the American   more

University of Connecticut: Funding, International Trade, Artificial Intelligence Top Priorities for Small-Business Champion
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Funding, International Trade, Artificial Intelligence Top Priorities for New Small-Business Champion 'When that SBDC-UConn badge goes on, it is the best of both worlds, a bridge between business and education' By Claire Hall Dorian Zwierewicz, a Connecticut native with more than a decade of award-winning experience assisting small businesses, is the new state director of the Connecticut Small Busi  more

University of Connecticut: Good Things Happen When AHECs Come Together
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Good Things Happen When AHECs Come Together New England's Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) continue to collaborate and develop the nursing workforce. By Barbara J. O'Neill, CT AHEC What do you do when you are filling out a grant application that requires partners from all six New England states? "Call my AHEC colleagues!" of course is what Linda Cragin, director of the MassAHEC Network at UMa  more

University of Connecticut: InCHIP Workshop Guides Researchers on Writing Foundation Grants
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * InCHIP Workshop Guides Researchers on Writing Foundation Grants By Danielle Faipler Despite shifts in federal funding priorities that have created an uncertain funding environment, research at UConn continues to move forward. InCHIP's latest workshop helps researchers pivot to foundation funding opportunities. Despite shifts in federal funding priorities that have created an uncertain fun  more

University of Connecticut: Ralf Schiffler and George Yin Named American Mathematical Society Fellows
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Ralf Schiffler and George Yin Named American Mathematical Society Fellows The award recognizes the two UConn mathematics professors for their exceptional research and service contributions * Ralf Schiffler and George Yin, both professors of mathematics, have been named 2026 Fellows of the American Mathematical Society (AMS). The AMS Fellows program "recognizes members who have made outstanding co  more

University of Connecticut: School of Business Announces One-Year MBA Program, Cutting the Time to Completion in Half
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * School of Business Announces New One-Year MBA Program, Cutting the Time to Completion in Half 'This is an opportunity for students who can't commit to a more traditional program. It offers all those great elements, but in a shorter time span' By Claire Hall The School of Business is launching a new One-Year MBA program, a fast-track alternative that offers the same rigor, coursework, and faculty i  more

University of Connecticut: Student Researcher Shines at National Symposium
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Student Researcher Shines at National Symposium Third-year dental student Sadhana Sankar received prestigious award at the Hinman Symposium By Courtney Chandler Sadhana Sankar, a member of the UConn School of Dental Medicine Class of 2027, received the Hinman Research Symposium's highest honor--the Most Outstanding Presentation Award in the Basic Science Research category--at the 2025 conference i  more

University of Connecticut: Technology Entrepreneurship: Turning Research Into Impact
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Technology Entrepreneurship: Turning Research Into Impact By Sarah Redmond The Entrepreneurship Hub's mission framed the entire afternoon: supporting UConn's technology community as they take ideas from early conceptualization to market-ready ventures. UConn's John Lof Leadership Academy (JLLA) and Matthew & Margarethe Mashikian Innovation & Entrepreneurship Hub (eHub) jointly hosted an immersive,  more

University of Connecticut: Toxic Dust Reshapes the Lung Microbiome
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Toxic Dust Reshapes the Lung Microbiome A study led by UConn mycologist Mia Maltz demonstrated that breathing in the dust from the Salton Sea, a highly polluted lake in California, can reshape the microscopic world inside our lungs * The Salton Sea, located in Southern California, is a bit of a misnomer. The "Sea" is actually a highly polluted, rapidly shrinking lake. Agricultural runoff  more

University of Connecticut: Twice is Nice - Feel Your Best Self Earns Second Finalist Spot in Kidscreen Awards
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- The University of Connecticut issued the following news: * * * Twice is Nice: Feel Your Best Self Earns Second Finalist Spot in Kidscreen Awards UConn Feel Your Best Self's new animated shorts series has been nominated for best preschool digital series By Helene Marcy Feel Your Best Self (FYBS), the UConn interdisciplinary partnership that brings credibility, accessibility, creativity, and joy to learning about emotions and emotion-coping, has earned yet anot  more

University of Massachusetts: LARP Students Reimagine Former Hartford Scrapyard as Model for Environmental Recovery
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Nov. 20 -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * LARP Students Reimagine Former Hartford Scrapyard as Model for Environmental Recovery Students in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning are taking on one of Hartford, Connecticut's most contaminated properties and envisioning what could one day become a model for urban revitalization and environmental recovery. The 33-acre former scrapyard off Flatbush Avenue in the ci  more

Yale Launches HealthTech Works
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Yale Launches HealthTech Works The new accelerator will fast-track Yale innovations in digital health and medical technology from lab to clinic. * Yale University has announced the launch of HealthTech Works, a new accelerator designed to advance digital health and medical technology solutions that speed drug discovery and development, transform patient care, improve clinical outcomes, and advance hu  more

Yale Law School: Professor David Schleicher Delivers Inaugural Walter E. Meyer Lecture
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 13 -- Yale Law School issued the following news: * * * Professor David Schleicher Delivers Inaugural Walter E. Meyer Lecture Professor David N. Schleicher delivered his inaugural lecture as Walter E. Meyer Professor of Property and Urban Law before an audience of friends, family, and members of the Yale community at the Law School on Oct. 27. Interim Dean and Shibley Family Fund Professor of Law Yair Listokin '05 offered introductory remarks in which he commende  more

Yale School of Medicine to Enhance Clinical Reasoning Education
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 19 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Yale School of Medicine to Enhance Clinical Reasoning Education By Dana Haugh, MLS Clinical reasoning is a vital skill that enables practitioners to effectively collect and analyze patient data, develop differential diagnoses, and create a management plan that works both for the patient and the health care team. This skill is a core concept in medical education and one of nine competenc  more

Yale School of Medicine: Bridging the Brain and Behavior in Psychiatric Research
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Bridging the Brain and Behavior in Psychiatric Research By Mahima Samraik, MS Habits are behaviors that, once established, run on autopilot and are notoriously difficult to break. Christopher Pittenger, MD, PhD, became interested in how we establish habits while he was a graduate student. While conducting his PhD research in the lab of Nobel laureate Eric Kandel-whose work uncovered how  more

Yale School of Medicine: Chronic Hepatitis C Linked to Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer, New Study Shows
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Chronic Hepatitis C Linked to Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer, New Study Shows Key points * Chronic hepatitis C infection may increase a person's risk of developing pancreatic cancer. * The study authors point to the importance of increased hepatitis C screening among those eligible. * More research is needed to understand if treatment of hepatitis C can mitigate this ris  more

Yale School of Medicine: Do All Countries Benefit From Clinical Trials?
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Do All Countries Benefit From Clinical Trials? A New Study Examines the Data By Avi Patel A new study led by Yale's Jennifer Miller, PhD, found that medicines are not physically accessible in many of the countries where they are tested for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. The findings were published in JAMA Internal Medicine (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/  more

Yale School of Medicine: Providing Dyadic Care to Mothers and Infants to Improve Health Outcomes
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * Providing Dyadic Care to Mothers and Infants to Improve Health Outcomes By Alexa Tomassi In a new paper, "Dyadic care interventions and outcomes for mothers and their infants: a scoping review" (https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/doi/10.1542/peds.2025-073023/205466/Dyadic-Care-Interventions-and-Outcomes-for-Mothers?redirectedFrom=fulltext)  more

Yale School of Medicine: Quick Question - Does CBD Actually Do Anything?
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 20 -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following Q&A on Nov. 17, 2025, with professor of psychiatry Deepak Cyril D'Souza: * * * Quick Question: Does CBD Actually Do Anything? Deepak Cyril D'Souza, MBBS, MD, is the Vikram Sodhi '92 Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. This is a lightly edited excerpt from his interview on the Health & Veritas podcast, episode 170, "Perils of Cannabis and Promise of Psychedelics." Listen to the whole   more

Yale School of Medicine: Study Uncovers How Cancer Cells Tolerate Missing Chromosomes
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The Yale University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Study Uncovers How Cancer Cells Tolerate Missing Chromosomes Key points * Having too many or too few chromosomes is fatal to normal cells. * But many cancer cells often have the incorrect number of chromosomes. * A new study finds cancer cells can tolerate missing chromosomes by boosting the production of proteins the chromosome is responsible for. * The findings could infor  more

Yale University: Uncovering the Hidden Cellular Connections That Bridge Aging and Disease
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Uncovering the hidden cellular connections that bridge aging and disease Using machine learning, Yale researchers have developed a new imaging technique that can unlock signs of aging and disease in human cells. * A Yale research team has created a new imaging technique that reveals the hidden connections between aging, disease, and genetic activity in human cells. Using a novel machine le  more

Yale: Courage to Tell the Story - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie '08 Reflects at the Coca-Cola World Lecture
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 18 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * The Courage to Tell the Story: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie '08 Reflects at the Coca-Cola World Lecture The internationally acclaimed Nigerian author returns to Yale to discuss the craft of writing and the responsibility of shaping narrative. "I knew very early on in life that I did not want the things I was supposed to want," acclaimed Nigerian writer and activist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie '08 declared at this y  more

Yale: Tackling Deforestation on a Global Scale
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 21 -- Yale University issued the following news release: * * * Tackling Deforestation on a Global Scale Brazil is the driving force behind the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), an international financing program that will provide economic incentives to promote tropical forest conservation. YSE News spoke with faculty experts about the benefits and challenges of the ambitious funding initiative that was formally launched at COP30. The world's tropical rain  more

York College Hosts Largest Open House Since 2017, Welcomes Record-Breaking Interest From Prospective Students
YORK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * York College Hosts Largest Open House Since 2017, Welcomes Record-Breaking Interest from Prospective Students York College of Pennsylvania welcomed its highest registration numbers and highest attended Open House since 2017 on Saturday, November 15, drawing 293 prospective students and a total of 806 attendees including guests. Families traveled to campus from eight states: Connectic  more