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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Revisited
While the act was born out of discrimination and conflict, its legacy 50 years later is a more equal and unified America, as shown by survey data held by the Roper Center.
Husky Baseball Fans Have Much to Root for This Year
Three UConn graduates are playing in the big leagues now.
Charitable Giving Hinges on Perception of ‘Worthiness’
Charities assisting people perceived as responsible for their plight may have difficulty attracting donations, says a new study.
Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Law professor Joe MacDougald discusses a recent Supreme Court decision that challenges the EPA’s authority to regulate emissions from power plants.
Napier, Daniels Drafted to NBA
Shabazz Napier and DeAndre Daniels became the first UConn players drafted to the NBA since Kevin Ollie took over as head coach in 2012-13.
UConn Reads 2014-15: ‘A Book That Changed My Life’
The UConn Reads Steering Committee is seeking nominations of books that have truly mattered to the UConn community.
Meeting Common Core Standards for Math
UConn faculty are helping Connecticut teachers adapt to new requirements for teaching math under the Common Core standards.
UConn Students to Help Build Time Capsule to Mars
UConn engineering students will partner with peers at Duke, Stanford, and MIT on a project that’s literally out of this world.
Former Director of Sponsored Programs Carol Welt Dies
Carol Welt was assistant vice provost for research and executive director of the Office for Sponsored Programs from 2002 to 2007.
UConn Health Celebrates Cancer Survivors
UConn basketball coach Kevin Ollie spoke about his own family's experiences with cancer during Cancer Survivors Day last week.