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April 30, 2026

Mac Murray

Email: mac.r.murray@uconn.edu

Author Archive

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From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World

Hailey DeWalt is not slowing down as she approaches graduation

April 30, 2026 | Mac Murray

Alumni Research & Discovery

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UConn Ph.D. Uses High-Tech Tools to Help Urban Planners Make Cities Safer

Research grounded in a simple idea: the environment can shape human safety both directly and indirectly

April 29, 2026 | Mac Murray

Alumni Research & Discovery

Meet the Graduate: Malak Nechnach ’26 (CLAS)

From Morocco to UConn, Malak Nechnach helps first-year students find their footing just like she did

April 29, 2026 | Esha Desai, OVPR

Research & Discovery

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Frontiers 2026 to Showcase Undergraduate Research Across UConn Campuses

April 14-21, explore the breakthroughs and successes of UConn students across the state

April 9, 2026 | Mac Murray

Research & Discovery UConn Voices

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‘Explore, Create, Lead’: The Science of a World-Class Honors Education

UConn’s Honors program is unique in the nation for its evidence-based curriculum and programming

April 1, 2026 | Mac Murray

Alumni Research & Discovery

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Meet the Researcher: Rahul Kanadia, CLAS

Rethinking genes and redefining research

March 31, 2026 | Esha Desai, for the OVPR

Research & Discovery

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Announcing FRAME Contest Winners

The Featured Research Art & Media Exhibit spotlights research-related artwork

March 19, 2026 | Mac Murray

Research & Discovery

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UConn Humanities Panel Explores the Future of AI and Work

Experts offered their responses to the question ‘Will AI Replace Us?’

February 19, 2026 | Mac Murray

Research & Discovery

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A Research-Based Roadmap to Meaningful Work

UConn School of Business helps students build clarity and confidence in career-seeking

January 27, 2026 | Mac Murray

Research & Discovery

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What’s Going on With Gifted Education?

UConn researchers help steer the field in new publication

January 15, 2026 | Mac Murray

Research & Discovery

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