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HDFS Professor Couples Drag Culture, Gerontology in Her Work
Laura Donorfio says the seemingly disparate topics complement each other well, and offer a chance to think about how aging is perceived across society
Study: Better Eating, More Activity at Family Child Care Homes that Focused on Best Practices
'Providers were very concerned about the health of the kids. They really feel like an extended family member, and they want more training to do a better job of providing healthy foods and activities'
UConn Historian Earns Pennington Award; Talks Juneteenth as Holiday Approaches
Manisha Sinha talks about the roots of Juneteenth, which became a national holiday in 2021, but which began in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War
Jorgensen Conservatory Program Helps Area Teens Find JOY! in Music
'It's completely changed my life. I wouldn't be a professional musician without it'
Taking Pride in UConn’s Rainbow Center as Leaders Look at Work Beyond Celebration
Building toward an ambitious agenda of events and engagement for the Fall 2022 semester
‘The Middle of History Being Made’: US Energy Secretary Granholm Lauds UConn in Campus Visit
Granholm visited multiple locations on campus to learn about UConn's leadership in clean energy research and application
In Defining ‘America,’ Students Critique, Criticize, and Warn of What Is and Could Be
'If people value democracy, trust each other and the democratic process, they will build a better nation'
History Professor Manisha Sinha Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Sinha is working on an expansive examination of the post-Civil War period known as Reconstruction
Spring Art Shows Put Graduating Students’ Work on Display
From the everyday to the celestial, students find inspiration for art in many sources
Finding Inspiration in the Face of Alzheimer’s: ‘A Caregiver’s Journey’ Looks at Life With the Disease
UConn journalism professor documents Manchester woman's struggle to provide care for her ailing father