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Firing Up the Fans at First Night
The Huskies are back! Fans got to meet and greet the 2018-19 basketball teams and their coaches at Gampel Pavilion Friday night.
UConn, Ideanomics Close on Sale of Former West Hartford Campus
UConn has signed the paperwork and handed over the keys to a global innovation company that plans a high-tech development at the site of the former campus.
Rating Companies’ Cybersecurity Preparedness May Lead to Stronger Sites
Increased awareness about certain types of cybersecurity breaches leads companies to make improvements, says a new study co-authored by a UConn researcher.
A Field Day for UConn’s Learning Communities
During the recent Learning Communities Field Day, student teams competed in activities such as Sneaker Scramble, tug-o-war, dodgeball, and more.
More Kids are Eating Fast Food – and Not the Healthy Options
A new UConn study shows that children are eating fast food more often. In 2016, 91 percent of parents bought fast food for a child, up from 79 percent in 2010.
Welcome Back! A Message from the President
As students, faculty, and staff embark on the new academic year, President Herbst outlines some anticipated highlights.
Elevating the Humanities Institute at UConn
The UConn Humanities Institute has been accorded the status of a university-wide research institution.
The Rivalry Returns: UConn, Tennessee to Renew Series
After a 12-year hiatus, the UConn and Tennessee women's basketball programs will resume their historic series, beginning in 2019-20.
Op-ed: I See What Heroin Does. Let People Shoot Up Safely
An emergency medical services coordinator at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, and paramedic in Hartford, explains why he advocates the safe-house model for heroin users.
Targeted Gene Editing Cures Blood Disorder in Fetal Mice
The technique offers a potential new approach for early treatment of genetic disorders.