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UConn Scientists’ Startup Seeks to Advance Women’s Reproductive Healthcare

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – As a scientist, researcher, and now an entrepreneur, Xingyu Wang Ph.D. ‘22 strongly believes that advanced technology should be used primarily to improve the health and happiness of humankind.

Wang, a post-doctoral researcher, and two of his professors from the College of Engineering, are striving to do that with their newest invention. EVA is a smart-sensing device, embedded in a menstrual pad, that collects data from menstrual blood or vaginal fluid to assess reproductive-health information.

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UConn Wide Receiver, MBA Candidate Drew Kron: Follow Your Passion, Learn from Others, Put Your Head Down and Work Hard

Posted on by Ira Morrison

UConn Today – Determination and resolve are two of the traits that are helping MBA candidate and UConn football wide receiver Drew Kron sprint to the goal line in athletics and beyond. Kron, who earned a bachelor’s degree in 2025 with a major in finance and a minor in real estate, recently spoke to UConn Today about what has helped him prosper both on and off the field.

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Father-Daughter Entrepreneurs Plan to Introduce Refreshing, Non-Alcoholic Beverage for Life on the Water

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – Father-daughter entrepreneurs Bill Smith ’78 (BUS) and Lindsay Smith are both experienced boaters who love a day of adventure on Long Island Sound or cruising on the ocean.

But an exhilarating day on the water can leave boating enthusiasts dehydrated because of a combination of heat, sun, and wind. To combat it, they’ve created SEAWELL, a sparkling, non-alcoholic juice drink with essential electrolytes, a crisp taste, and only 40 calories per can.

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Author, Career Expert Suzy Welch Shares Formula for a Happy, Productive Work Life at UConn Stamford

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – During her presentation on Sept. 24 to 70 students, alumni, and other professionals at UConn Stamford, author and career expert Suzy Welch shared a confession.

Her oldest son had always been a great student, an athlete, and had earned a degree from Stanford University. His parents had high expectations of him. He had accepted a job as a consultant, was not overly excited about the position, and ultimately got fired.

“It was not my finest moment as a mother. I lost my cool. I was so frustrated with him,’’ she says. “Where’s the job? Where’s the payoff? Where’s the purpose?,’’ she wondered.

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Undergraduates Create a New Method to Help Warn of Skin Damage During Radiation Therapy

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – When patients are undergoing radiation therapy for cancer, one of the unwelcome side effects is skin damage, including redness, dryness, tingling, swelling, and peeling.

Radiation dermatitis can progress to more severe skin injury and may contribute to treatment disruptions and reduced quality of life. In its most extreme form, dermatitis can cause permanent changes in skin color, scarring, or even ulcers that appear months or years later.

Some 90 to 95% of patients undergoing radiation experience a skin reaction, and it can be more difficult to detect in people with darker skin.

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Global Financier Bob Diamond Shares Insights, Advice for Students During UConn Leadership Seminar

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – Bob Diamond MBA ’77, H ’06, an international financier and the former CEO of Barclays, shared his perspective on business success, the financial industry, and the attributes that make an outstanding employee at a UConn leadership event last week.

Perhaps his strongest message centered around the importance of culture in the success of any business.

Diamond told the audience he had worked at organizations that demanded every employee give their best each day, and at organizations that were so cut-throat that no one trusted anyone. His experience at both shaped his expectations as a leader.

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Career Expert, Author Suzy Welch to Speak at UConn Stamford

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – The UConn School of Business and the Women’s Networking Group of Fairfield County will welcome business author and career expert Suzy Welch to UConn Stamford on Thursday, Sept. 24 for a fireside chat on purpose, values, and finding meaning in work and life.

Welch is a bestselling author, professor, and leadership expert. Her 2025 book, “Becoming You: A Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career,’’ offers a framework for navigating career decisions with greater clarity, purpose, and personal alignment.

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UConn Dentist Develops Customizable Toothbrush to Encourage Kids to Brush Better, Longer

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – When his patients’ parents would tell Dr. Dante Paolino that they had trouble coaxing their children to brush their teeth, he was admittedly a bit judgmental.

Then he and his wife had their own children, and the pediatric dentist’s whole perspective changed.

“My kids employed some classic stalling tactics, like throwing themselves on the floor, pursing their lips or locking their mouth shut, running away, pushing the toothbrush out of their mouth with their tongue, or shaking their head back and forth while trying to brush,’’ Paolino says. “They tried literally anything they could do to avoid getting the job done.’’

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UConn Student Justin Fargo Went from Family iPhone-Fixer to Small Business Cybersecurity Champion

Posted on by Claire Hall

UConn Today – In the last year, Justin Fargo ‘28 has created a new cybersecurity and compliance firm to help small- and medium-sized companies meet the requirements needed to become U.S. government contractors.

“I really think people should know that just because you’re a college student and you have a lot of obligations, you can still take risks. You don’t have to wait until you graduate to start a business,’’ says Fargo.

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