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Cutting Words: Etiquette as a Tool of Exclusion

“The language has changed, the structure of the book has changed but in addition to that the underlying ideas of manners have shifted as well,” says UConn's Andrea Voyer.

Gulf killifish. (UC Davis)

An Evolutionary Rescue in Polluted Waters

A new study shows how a species of fish in polluted waters was able to adapt to what would normally be lethal levels of toxins for most other species.

Christian Heiden ’20 (ENG) started a non-profit organization called Levo International to bring hydroponics to those in need in Haiti.

Homegrown Hydroponics Project Spreads Around the World

Hydroponics greenhouses engineered by Christian Heiden '20 (ENG) are now in Connecticut and Haiti, with more planned.

Bryce Santinello, a Ph.D. student in molecular and cell biology, works in the Institute for Systems Genomics. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

Study Unlocks Secrets of an Elusive Genome Compartment

A new study by UConn and the University of Rochester shows that genetic elements may play a larger role in centromere function than researchers previously thought.

Hannah Steinke gives the husky statue a kiss on the nose following College of Liberal Arts & Sciences commencement ceremony on May 12. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Snapshot of Commencement

In rain and shine, graduates processed to their commencement ceremonies this weekend. Here is a glimpse into their milestone moments.

Herald pipers announce the arrival of the faculty during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 11, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Sights and Sounds of Commencement

This weekend we welcomed the Class of 2019 into the UConn alumni family. Congratulations graduates, you'll be Huskies forever.

Thomas Craemer, associate professor of public policy, at the UConn Hartford campus. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

One Professor’s Journey to the Past Through Reparations

A key figure in the national dialogue about slavery reparations, Thomas Craemer has also examined how his own family figured into past events.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road on Oct. 13, 2017. (Stephanie Reitz/UConn File Photo)

Campus Construction in May

Projects of varying sizes are either starting Tuesday or, if they’re already in progress, may accelerate as the campus population noticeably dropped in the wake of commencement ceremonies.

(Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

Thank You, Mom

Commencement Weekend once again coincides with Mother’s Day this year. In this video, UConn seniors share what their moms means to them.

A view of Gampel Pavilion. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Student-Athletes Continue to Excel in the Classroom

"The outstanding achievements of our student-athletes in the classroom and in competition reflect the effort and enthusiasm with which they go about their business," says David Benedict, director of athletics.