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New Annual Human Rights Event to Honor Lieberman

This spring's inaugural conference named in honor of the former U.S. Senator will focus on monitoring human rights in conflict zones.

January 14, 2015 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Regina Barreca, professor of English. (UConn File Photo)

Set Guilt Aside and Get On with Your Life

Guilt, as exhausting as it is, appears easier than action. But it isn't. An essay by English professor, author, and columnist Gina Barreca.

January 9, 2015 | Gina Barreca, Department of English

A student studying on her computer. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Online Master’s in Accounting Ranked No. 3 by U.S. News

The highly competitive program was recognized as one of 2015’s Best Online Graduate Business Programs.

January 8, 2015 | Claire Hall, School of Business

Changing the Landscape: Growth and Development

An overview of the ways UConn is shaping the landscape in Storrs and around the state.

December 24, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

UConn Health University News

Amy Anderson, left, professor of pharmaceutical science and Dennis Wright, professor of pharmaceutical science on Jan. 8, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Advancing Knowledge: Research

A glimpse into this past year's discoveries by UConn researchers.

December 24, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

Senior chemical engineering student Derek Chhiv, right, discusses with Professor Anson Ma his group's prototype for an artificial kidney. The prototype was generated through 3-D printing. (Al Ferreira for UConn)

Rising to the Challenge: Students

A review of some student highlights over the past 12 months.

December 23, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

A view of the Convocation ceremony held on the Student Union Mall on Aug. 22, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Dynamic Community: UConn in 2014

A look at UConn’s evolving community during 2014.

December 22, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

David Goldhamer, professor of molecular and cell biology, center, and doctoral student Michael Wosczyna examine a tissue sample in their lab. (Dan Buttrey/UConn File Photo)

New Stem Cell Research Collaboration Focuses on Rare Diseases

The University has announced a new stem cell research collaboration in the field of rare disease with Connecticut firm Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

December 19, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

UConn Health

The Cell and Genome Sciences Building in winter, located at 400 Farmington Avenue on the UConn Health Center campus. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Photo)

Personalized Medicine Company to be Located at UConn Health

A new company formed by two Jackson Laboratory researchers is joining UConn’s Technology Incubation Program at Farmington.

December 16, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

UConn Health

A UConn police officer's badge. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Police Seek Input at Dec. 17 Reaccreditation Forum

The UConn Police invite members of the community to offer input about the department as part of its application for reaccreditation.

December 16, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

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