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School Breakfasts Support Healthy Weight, Study Shows
Researchers say middle schoolers who eat breakfast at school are less likely to be overweight or obese than those who skip breakfast.
Journey to Freedom: Celebrating Ukrainian Composers
Ukrainian-born music professor Solomiya Ivakhiv has recently released an album of Ukrainian classical music.
Student Entrepreneurs Embark on ‘Innovation Quest’
'Entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity are alive and well at UConn,' says program director Rich Dino.
Student-Athlete Strong: Greg Baliko
The Academic All-American swimmer says learning to balance the demands of a varsity sport with a full class load has to start during freshman year.
Spirit Awards Honor Staff Contributions to Workplace
President Herbst: 'When our community is marked by civility, mutual respect, and camaraderie, it creates an environment in which we all take more pleasure in our work.'
Student Perspective: Calliope Wong ’16
A woman of many talents, Wong discusses recording an album, crusading for transgender equality, and deciding to graduate a full year early – with honors.
Student-Athlete Strong: Ryan Radue
To baseball pitcher Ryan Radue, whose team supported him through cancer treatment, being a Husky means being part of a tight-knit family.
New UConn Director of Athletics Named
David Benedict of Auburn University was formally introduced as UConn's new Director of Athletics at a press conference on Monday.
African-American Women Could Be Decisive on Super Tuesday
UConn political scientist Evelyn Simien argues that African-American women will play a significant role in the choice of candidate in the primaries.
UConn Reads: Maternal Activism and Racial Justice
A daughter reflects on mothers who advocate tirelessly for racial justice for their children, despite their own suffering.