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UConn Chemist Nationally Recognized for Inventions
Advice from Steven Suib, UConn's newest fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI)? Read on.
Student-Athlete Strong: Mamadou Diarra
'It’s an honor to be a Husky. There’s been a ton of tradition passed down through generations, and just being able to represent this university is an amazing feeling.'
Why We Love Holiday Rituals and Traditions: An Anthropologist Explains
There are plenty of reasons to value family rituals, according to research by a UConn anthropologist.
UConn Softball Coach Inducted into NFCA Hall of Fame
Karen Mullins, a UConn alum and coach of the softball team for 31 seasons, took the Huskies to the NCAA Tournament eight times.
Tallying Tapeworms: New Book Details Species, Hosts
To date, the researchers count almost 5,000 species of tapeworms and estimate there to be as many as 20,000 species.
In Memoriam: Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Emeritus Bruce Stave
Stave, who passed away Dec. 2, was a former head of the Department of History and directed the oral history program for three decades.
Number of Genetic Markers Linked to Lifespan Triples
A new study by UConn researchers and others increases the number of genetic variants linked to lifespan to 25. These markers offer potentially modifiable targets to reduce the risk of an early death and improve health.
Professor of Mathematics Named American Mathematical Society Fellow
The award is among the highest honors in the field of Mathematics.
UConn Receives $22.5M Gift for Entrepreneurship, Innovation
The pledge from Peter Werth, an innovator in generic prescription medication, is the second-largest in University history.
Ashley Rich ’19 (NUR) Earns Elite 90 Honor
Rich's 3.99 GPA was the highest of all Division I Field Hockey players at the Final Four.