Congratulations to graduate student Samantha Lawrence, recipient of the UConn CLAS Christine N. Witzel Scholarship, for “an academically promising…student…undertaking a research project related to women’s health”!
Author: Janice Berriault
Marlene Schwartz featured in Medical Xpress
Professor Marlene Schwartz featured in Medical Xpress in an article, Color-coded nutrition info helps food pantry clients choose healthier options. Read the article here.
Rebecca Puhl published in The Washington Post
Professor Rebecca Puhl wrote a piece published by The Washington Post on weight stigma around the world. Read the article here.
Debra Tomasino working on study as gerontology researcher
Congratulations to graduate student Debra Tomasino, who will be working on a multi-site study (Yale, Emory, and Northwestern) over the next year as a gerontology researcher on a project focused on improving Emergency Medicine for geriatric patients.
Terry Berthelot joins NAELA News editorial board
Terry Berthelot, Assistant Professor in Residence, joined the NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys) News editorial board.
Marlene Schwartz featured in The Verge
Professor Marlene Schwartz was featured in The Verge for an article, Impossible Foods Eyes Schools for New Customer. Read the article here.
Rebecca Puhl’s article featured in The Conversation, and UConn Today
Professor Rebecca Puhl wrote a piece for The Conversation about weight stigma around the world: Read the article here. The piece was also featured in UConn Today: Read the article here.
Rebecca Puhl’s research featured by CNN
Professor Rebecca Puhl’s multinational research on weight stigma was featured by CNN on June 1st: Read the article here. She was also interviewed by CNN on eating and weight-related issues during the pandemic (June 7th): Read the article here.
Eva Lefkowitz cited in The Times (London)
Professor Eva Lefkowitz cited in The Times (London) in Suzi Godson’s column: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/i-cant-believe-he-is-truly-satisfied-jnn7q72k3. Read the article here.
Kaleigh Ligus receives summer internship for the Gerontological Society of America
This summer, Graduate Student Kaleigh Ligus will be the Greg O’Neil Student Policy Intern for the Gerontological Society of America. During this time, she will be immersed in aging-related policy development and participate in this process at the national level.