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New Shuttle Gets Fans to the Game
Two new free shuttles for UConn Huskies fans will connect Storrs Center and UConn’s F-Lot to Gampel Pavilion on UConn Men’s and Women’s Basketball game days.
State Support Key to Maintaining UConn’s Retention, Graduation Rates
University officials warn that without sufficient state funding to hire faculty to offer essential courses and to create strong student support networks, UConn's high retention and graduation rates will suffer.
Food Swamps Predict Obesity Rates Better Than Food Deserts
A new UConn Rudd Center study found that easy access to fast- and junk-food outlets was a better predictor of high obesity rates than lack of access to affordable, nutritious food.
Expanded Bus Service Receives Robust Response
Gov. Malloy and Lt.-Gov. Wyman were in Storrs Center Monday to mark the success of the CT Transit route between UConn and Hartford, which has served more than 32,000 passenger trips since August.
Athletics Earns Rising Graduation Rate Score for Fourth Straight Year
With an overall Graduation Success Rate of 89 percent, the UConn score is two points above the national Division I average.
Metanoia 2017: Confronting Racism Together
Members of the UConn community at campuses across the state took part in this year's Metanoia events on the theme of racism.
How People Cope with Weight Stigma Affects Their Health
A focus on positive coping strategies could help improve health for those who experience being teased or bullied because of their weight, according to new research by the UConn Rudd Center.
Despite Progress, Most Food Advertising to Kids Still Unhealthy
'Ten years after the launch of food industry self-regulation, food advertising to children remains far from the goal of supporting healthful diets.'
Full Slate of Events Planned for Metanoia
The University has designated next Wednesday, Nov. 8, as a day of reflection, learning, sharing, and transformation focused on confronting racism in our university, our state, and our nation.