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The Legends of North Campus
For decades at UConn, if you asked directions to the North Campus dormitories, you would most likely be met with a puzzled expression.
New Study on Early Human Fire Acquisition Squelches Debate
“Fire was presumed to be the domain of Homo sapiens but now we know that other ancient humans like Neanderthals could create it,” says Daniel Adler of UConn.
Stepping up the Science of Street Protests
A surge in street protests in the past three years spurred UConn's Jeremy Pressman and colleagues to outline the challenges and limitations associated with studying them on a large scale.
What’s New? At Innovation Expo, the Answer is Plenty
Monday's Experience Innovation Expo offered students a chance to explore some of UConn's resources to harness creativity and entrepreneurial skills.
Op-ed: Missing in Efforts to Curb Heavy Drinking and Hazing on Campuses
Drinking alcohol is deeply embedded in society’s notions about what it means to be a man, and attacking the problem necessitates dismantling that idea, says Adam McCready, visiting professor.
UConn Launches Hemp Testing Lab in Response to Industry Need
“As a producer, you want to ensure that you are not only legal but also that your product is safe," says Michael Willig, UConn's Institute of the Environment.
Student Perspective: Berk Alpay Thinks AI Could “Change Everything”
When Berk Alpay ’21 (ENG, CLAS) mentions the future, he’s not talking about what he’s going to have for dinner (Hint: Chang’s Garden on Route 195 has been a favorite since he was a kid.) or what courses he’d like to take next semester. Not even what his plans are for after he graduates with a dual […]
Career Program Taps Critical Faculty-Student Connection
This year, the Center for Career Development launched an innovative program called “Career Everywhere” to recognize the key role that faculty members play in offering guidance.
Consumers: Online Restaurant Reviews are not All Equal
Diners do not eat up restaurant reviews created on mobile devices, says University of Connecticut study.