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Computer simulated evolution of a C60 molecule at 0, 60 and 240 femto seconds after the X-ray flash. (Zoltan Jurek/Submitted Photo)

How Molecular Soccer Balls Burst in an X-ray Laser Beam

The results mean it will be easier than expected to capture X-ray images of biological molecules, says Nora Berrah of UConn.

Taylor Harton '23 (CLAS) gives tours of the new Recreation Facility on Prospective Students Open House on Sept. 21, 2019. (Lucas Voghell/UConn Photo)

All That UConn Offers

On campus, it's easy to spot tours of prospective students.

Teacher with male students. (Getty Images)

Career and Technical H.S. Grads Have More Initial Earning Power, Study Says

The alternative pathway for high school students generates positive educational and labor market outcomes, says new UConn study.

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Test of Emergency Communications Set for Tuesday

UConn will test its emergency notification and alerting system, UConnALERT, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 12:25 p.m., on all campuses.

Mitchell Hornak '22 (ENG) (Carson Stifel/UConn Photo)

Driving Innovation: Mitchell Hornak ’22

At UConn, the sophomore has already won the Innovation Quest (iQ) award for an automated opioid dispenser designed to help prevent patients from overdosing.

A maze of colored mosaic tiles at UConn Avery Point, part of the new cognitive garden at the campus

Cognitive Garden Takes Root at UConn Avery Point

A brand-new garden at UConn Avery Point is designed to help children learn through using experience.

Child molds princess bodies out of clay.

Study: On Screen, Girls’ Bodies are Changing

The bodies of female characters in animated films have changed within the last two decades and the impact on young viewers merits further study, says Rebecca Rowe of UConn.

From left to right, Chief Hans D. Rhynhart ’93 and ’18; Officer Alex Rodriguez ’14; Sgt. Peter Harris ’03; Sgt. Justin Cheney ’07; Sgt. Marc Hanna ’88; Lt. Matthew C. Zadrowski ’07; Officer Tyler Hopson ’13; Lt. Darren Cook ’94; Sgt. Mark Bouthillier ’07; Deputy Chief Andrew Fournier ’95 ’01; Lt. Justin Gilbert ’06. UConn grads not pictured: Officer Robin Kiddy; Sgt. Zachary Ladyga; Officer Joseph Conetta. (Submitted Photo)

From Backpacks to Badges: Alums Thrive as UConn Police Officers

UConn's police department benefits from having a significant contingent of Husky alums among its ranks.

Bird flies during a coastal storm.

Coastal Birds Can Weather the Storm, But Not the Sea

The impacts of hurricanes, in terms of populations rather than individual birds, tend to be surprisingly small compared to the other threats that are causing these species to decline, say researchers.

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President Announces Provost Search Committee, Timeline

The 19-person committee is composed mainly of distinguished faculty, including a faculty representative from each of UConn’s schools and colleges, as well as senior staff and two students – one undergraduate and one graduate.