Michael Kirk


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Data Reveal Human Rights Ratings for Governments Around the Globe

Human rights trends tracked globally show an increase in the use of torture since 1981 but a decrease in imprisonment for political beliefs.

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Town Hall Meetings on Tuition Scheduled

UConn's Chief Financial Officer will give a presentation on the University's budget situation, and answer questions.

Gene E. Likens

Renowned Scientist to Serve as UConn’s Environmental Advisor

Ecologist Gene Likens, known for the discovery of acid rain, will advise the President and Provost and also join the UConn faculty each fall semester.

Kristin Kelly, associate professor of political science poses for a portrait near Mirror Lake on September 9, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Protecting the Privacy of Consumer Records

A UConn political scientist is studying people's concerns about the privacy of their medical records and the implications for public policy.

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New Shuttle Service from Storrs to Farmington

A new shuttle bus service begins today, linking the Storrs campus and the UConn Health Center in Farmington.

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UConn ‘Strategic Redesign Initiative’ Provided to Board of Trustees

Consultants McKinsey & Co. identify more than $50 million in potential savings and revenue opportunities over five years.

Provost Mun Choi speaks during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. Seated at left are Associate Deans Andrew Moiseff and Dipak Dey. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Welcome from Dean Choi

In a new video, Dean of Engineering Mun Choi welcomes members of the engineering community and highlights some of the features that distinguish UConn Engineering as a top educational destination and research leader.

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Still Time to Switch From HuskyMail to UConn Email Through Google

Students who already forward their email to Gmail should sign up for full benefits.

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Student Parking Fee Increase Proposed

In a move to become self-supporting, Parking Services is proposing gradual increases that will bring UConn's parking fees into line with those charged by other universities.

The History of the Death Penalty in Connecticut

Historian Larry Goodheart discusses the history of the death penalty in Connecticut, and the reasons why it remains on the statute book although it has been banned in many other states.