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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.
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.