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Civility and Social Protest
Does it show lack of civility to stage a social protest? That depends on your political views and the protesters' social status, says sociologist Ruth Braunstein.
Geosciences To Be New CLAS Department
The new department, which brings together faculty and students from across the College, will be a leader in research and student excellence, notes department head Lisa Park Boush.
What Snow Day?
Back in the day, it was rare for the University to cancel classes on account of the weather.
Provost Kennedy Returning to Faculty; Business School Dean to Serve as Interim
With the University in the final stages of its search for a president, Craig Kennedy is stepping down as provost so the new president can select a provost of his or her choosing.
UConn, Innovate Stamford Collaboration Bolsters Innovation Ecosystem
The new partnership, which will include summer internships for 50 UConn students, aims to strengthen the city as a leader in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The Birds Who Seek Out Goldilocks Fires
Black-backed woodpeckers prefer forests that are burned just right – not too hot, not too cold. But as wildfires become more intense, megafires are not creating a sufficient diversity of habitats.
A Microscope as a Shovel? UConn Researchers Dig It
Using a familiar tool in a way it was never intended to be used opens up a whole new method to explore materials, report UConn researchers in a recent study.
Sparking JOY!
The Jorgensen Outreach for Youth program aims to expose area children, especially those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, to the arts.
No, Kanye, That’s Not How It Happened
Manisha Sinha’s history lessons tell the truth about slavery in the United States.
A Hands-on Approach to Physics
“The studio classrooms allow instructors to interact with students more frequently and discuss concepts with them in depth,” says Diego Valente, assistant professor-in-residence of physics.