This page contains articles I have written for work, classes and the school paper. Most of the content comes from my internship at University Communications for UConn Today. All of the articles for UConn Today are publicity pieces for the University of Connecticut. I was responsible for researching, interviewing, photographing and writing these pieces for deadline.
Sowing the seeds of a new community resource
UConn Today
March 31, 2025
A UConn senior has taken food security in Storrs into her own hands by creating a free seed library for the community. Learn about what inspired her and how to take advantage of this resource.
For UConn students, the future is green
UConn Today
March 5, 2025
UConn was ranked as the second most sustainable university in the world. Learn about how the university prepares its students for environmental consciousness in the next steps of their lives.
UConn students are ready for 26th annual HuskyTHON
UConn Today
March 5, 2025
Last year, UConn students raised $1.73 million for Connecticut Children’s. From shaved heads to candygrams, see how organizations motivated each other to donate that record-breaking total.
UConn senior’s organization takes aim at food insecurity
UConn Today
Feb. 26, 2025
AJANO Cooperative is an organization that battles food insecurity in New Haven and Accra, Ghana. Here’s what inspired a Anthony Mensah, a UConn senior, to found this program.
At UConn, equality starts one ride at a time
UConn Today
Feb. 3, 2025
A student-run van service at UConn makes college life normal for disabled and injured students. Learn about how the employees contribute to equity on campus, and how the service works.
A hands-on education in the science of risk solutions
UConn Today
Jan. 15, 2025
The University of Connecticut boasts one of the most prestigious actuarial programs in the world. Learn about industry awards, faculty initiatives and student achievements.
Homecoming 2024 a major success on the field and off
UConn Today
Oct. 29, 2024
Homecoming week at UConn meant festivities for students to enjoy during the week, leading to high spirits on campus and a victory by the football team.
The Huskies take Foxborough: marching band to play during NFL game
UConn Today
Oct. 11, 2024
The Pride of Connecticut will play in a New England Patriots game at halftime. From top to bottom, band members are excited to share their sound. Learn about how members are getting ready to share their sound at Gillette Stadium.
The wait is over: it’s basketball time
UConn Today
Nov. 6, 2024
UConn students are excited to watch the men’s and women’s basketball programs start their season after championship culture has cemented itself in Storrs. To learn about campus preparations,
Loneliness in older adults poses severe health risks. Here’s how the town of Mansfield is trying to combat it.
Newswriting II
April 2024
The risks of loneliness, especially in older people, can be deadly. Depression, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and stroke have higher rates due to social isolation. Dr. Kristina Zdanys, an expert on geriatric psychiatry, and other scholars weigh in on the issues and what Mansfield is doing to protect its community.
New study finds majority of bets made were by problem gamblers
Newswriting II
March 2024
Connecticut legalized sports betting online in 2021. As a result, over 70% of the money gambled was by a small fraction of bettors. See here what the state is doing to help at-risk gamblers.
George’s Take: Rudy Gobert to Minnesota turns them into a top Western Conference team
UConn Daily Campus
Sept. 21, 2022
The Minnesota Timberwolves made a blockbuster trade for one of the NBA’s best big men this offseason. Here’s how the move transformed a bottom-feeding team into a force to be reckoned with.