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The Brexit Vote: Should Britain Leave the EU?
History professor Christopher Clark discusses Britain's relationship with the EU in light of this week's referendum.
Not Just A Day at the Beach
'Beaches were once places where respectable people would never think of going.' A UConn historian traces how beaches evolved into popular summer playgrounds.
Summertime is Construction Time
Construction and maintenance at UConn's Storrs campus go into high gear during the summer months.
UConn Professor: Schools Face New Challenges as Enrollment Shrinks
Education policy expert Shaun Dougherty discusses the potential impact of declining high school enrollment on Connecticut school districts.
UConn Sophomore Wins Udall Scholarship
Nicholas Russo '18 (CLAS) won the prestigious national scholarship for his commitment to the environment.
Class of 2016: Our Time
Within the past four years, students have experienced many events on campus and in the world, even as they pursued their own endeavors. Here is a glimpse of that time.
UConn Takes Steps to Reduce Energy Costs
University officials will pursue a new contract that will stabilize natural gas transportation costs and reduce oil consumption.
Two UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious and competitive awards for students in the STEM fields.
UConn Hartford Joins Forces with Hartford Public Library
The new downtown campus will use space within the Library building for classrooms, a library collection, and study areas.
10 Young Scientists from UConn Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowships are highly competitive and highly prestigious.
Helping Asylum-Seekers Prepare for the Courts
A group of UConn law and social work students will spend Spring Break assisting women asylum-seekers detained at a federal immigration center.
After Scalia: Battle for the Supreme Court
The tension surrounding the Supreme Court nomination underscores the high stakes at play. Political scientist David Yalof discusses the process.
Social Work Students Head to Capitol Hill
The students went to D.C. to learn about and lobby for issues related to the well-being of the clients and communities they serve.
Pharmacists Working to Combat Opioid Overdose
The UConn School of Pharmacy is helping train pharmacists to prescribe naloxone, an opioid overdose antidote.
The State of the World’s Oceans
UConn marine biodiversity expert Ann Bucklin discusses the issues raised in the United Nations' recent World Ocean Assessment.
Long-term Prescription Needed to Solve Drug Shortages
Pharmacy professor C. Michael White says the solution to drug shortages lies in building up the supply chain, not rationing.
Why Pregnant Women Should be Screened for Depression
Nursing professor Cheryl Beck comments on new national guidelines that recommend depression screening for all pregnant and postpartum women.
Twitter Volume a Guide to Stock Options Pricing
A UConn researcher says spikes in the number of tweets about a company can be used as the basis for a profitable stock options trading strategy.
UConn Partners with State on Child Welfare Project
The federally funded program seeks to prepare an ethnically and linguistically diverse group of social workers to work with vulnerable children and families.
Countdown to a Decision Over Puerto Rico’s Debt
Until Congress enacts a board to oversee Puerto Rico’s administration of public funds, any investment or bailout is wasted money, says UConn's Charles Venator-Santiago.