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October 3, 2026

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Coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey share a laugh during a rally held along Fairfield Way on April 10, 2013 to celebrate the Women's Basketball win over Louisville. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Magazine: Making Champions, On and Off the Court

For 35 years, Geno Auriemma and Chris Dailey have together spurred their teams to excellence - in the classroom as well as on the court.

March 6, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Athletics

An overweight woman looks out a window

Scientific Community Pledges to End Obesity Stigma

A group of leading scientists and organizations, including UConn's Rudd Center, is pledging to end the stigma around the topic of obesity.

March 4, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

In a still from a training video, students discover an unconscious man sitting on the floor.

UConn Fire Dept Launches Video Campaign to Promote Life-Saving Awareness

New videos produced by the UConn Fire Department offer instruction on the use of life-saving kits throughout each UConn campus.

February 14, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Test of Emergency Communications Set For Tuesday, Feb. 18

UConn will test its methods of communicating in an emergency on Feb. 18, 2020.

February 13, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

University News

Members of the UConn Dance Company perform during their Winter Showcase at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 4, 2020. (UConn Photo/Sean Flynn)

UConn Dance Company: Winter Showcase

A photo gallery captures some of the beauty and grace on display at the UConn Dance Company's Winter Showcase on Feb. 4.

February 7, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Healthy Listening: UConn Health Launches Podcast

The “UConn Health Pulse Podcast” will be a periodic interview program showcasing UConn Health’s people, their work, and their contributions to health care.

February 6, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

UConn Health University News

A sunrise over Storrs.

A Message to the UConn Community About Coronavirus

A message to students, faculty, and staff with answers and resources for inquiries about the coronavirus.

January 30, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

University News

A buoy on the ocean in the foreground with a ship in the distance.

Zooming in on Ocean Acidification

UConn marine scientist Samantha Siedlecki and her team are working to improve the quality of large scale oceanographic models of U.S. Northeast waters.

January 22, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

A chef makes a pancake at hte Boiling Point competition during the annual Culinary Olympics.

20th Boiling Point Mystery Basket: Frog Legs, Meat Pie and More

UConn crowned the winners of its annual Culinary Olympics.

January 20, 2020 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Countdown to 2020

A video to remind us of the best of 2019 as we get ready for 2020.

December 31, 2019 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

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