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Thoreau: Out of the Woods and Onto the River
UConn professor Robert Thorson says Henry David Thoreau, best known for writing about life in the woods, was also a boatman and scientific expert.
New Graduates Enter a Good Job Market
'The number of recruiters at UConn's career fairs are double what they were four years ago,' says the director of the Center for Career Development.
Stage Left: Playwright Enters as CRT Director
Michael Bradford directs the Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of two one-act plays, headlined by 'Waiting for Lefty,' which opens today.
From Conflict to Peace: The Role of Art
Memorials commemorating a nation’s past conflicts can help build a more peaceful future, say two UConn researchers.
Grants Target Broken Landscape of American Discourse
The research awards, ranging from $160,000 to $225,000, provide two-year fellowships for applying cutting-edge research to improving public discourse.
New Exhibition Treads ‘Sacred Ground’
'UConn Reads: Sacred Ground' at the Benton Museum is based on this year's UConn Reads selection, which outlines a vision of America where people of all faiths can make a country where diverse traditions thrive side by side.
What Set the Stage for Current U.S.-Russia Relations
As Vladimir Putin sees it, the U.S. has interfered in many elections around the world, including the 2011 Russian parliamentary election. These resentments set the stage for where we’re at now, says UConn's Frank Costigliola.
Social Media Offers Venue for Crowds of Sports Fans
'Social networking is a valid way for fans to further identify with their favorite sports teams.'
The Electoral College Vote: A Ritual of American Democracy
Looking ahead to Dec. 19, when electors in each state will cast their ballots, a UConn political scientist discusses the constitutional anomaly that the person elected as U.S. President may not be the winner of the popular vote.
Students Design Ornaments for National Christmas Tree Display
Twelve ornaments created by UConn students will adorn the Connecticut tree that is part of this year's National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C.