Carol Nutile Burke 1947, who received her doctorate in microbiology from the University of Connecticut, was a professor at UCONN’s pathobiology department—a division of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR), where she specialized in viruses.

During her tenure, she held many offices, including chair of the Academic Standards Committee; president of the Faculty Alumni Center; director of the Connecticut Institute of Water Resources; and chair of the CANR Dean's Advisory Council for Promotion Tenure and Re-appointment.

Carol received many accolades–among them the Award for Outstanding Service: National Association of Water Institute Directors, and Outstanding Research Award: American Association of Avian Pathologists. She authored articles in several scientific publications, produced two instructional films, and co-published the “Manual of Basic Virological Techniques.”

Civically, Carol has served on Vernon’s Board of Education, Charter Revision Committee, and Conservation and Wetlands Commission.  She resides in Vernon.

Carol and her husband, Ronald, have three daughters, Tara, Megan, and Alison.  Carol has five grandchildren, including Madeline Belt, Hamden Hall Class of 2012.  Carol had the honor of presenting "Maddie" her diploma during the Centennial Commencement in June 2012.