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Men May Experience Weight Stigma as Much as Women
A new study by the UConn Rudd Center finds that a significant portion of adult American men report being mistreated about their weight.
How April 21 Became Known as Founders’ Day
April 21 is a significant day in the history of the University of Connecticut, but it was 95 years before the anniversary of the school's founding was officially celebrated on that date.
From IDEA to Implementation
Students who received IDEA grants displayed and explained their projects to their peers and to the public at the IDEA Grant Year-end Showcase.
Stamford Campus Marks 20th Anniversary in City Hub
Years before UConn’s Hartford Campus moved downtown, the Stamford Campus made a similar move. It was one of the earliest UConn 2000 projects.
UConn Reads: ‘The Better Angels of Our Nature’
In a reflection on the history of refugees and immigration in this country, Brandon Murray turns to the poetry of Maya Angelou for inspiration.
In Memoriam: Professor of Italian History Emiliana Noether
Emiliana Pasca Noether, a faculty member of the Department of History from 1968 until her retirement in 1987, died on March 24, 2018 at the age of 101.
Celebrating Cultures on Campus
Worldfest is an annual event celebrating the international student community at UConn.
UConn Nation Meets Head Coach Dan Hurley
UConn welcomed the new head coach of men's basketball at an event Friday emphasizing the Huskies' proud tradition.
Scientists Discover Evidence of Early Human Innovation, Pushing Back Evolutionary Timeline
A UConn anthropologist was part of a team that discovered evidence of relatively sophisticated human activities dated tens of thousands of years earlier than previous evidence in eastern Africa.
UConn’s ‘Lean Bean Pasta’ Dishes are a Winner
They're vegetarian, low carb, gluten-free, high fiber and protein, and non-GMO. Dining Services' four new pasta dishes are also award-winning.