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Flaky Weather
When the first snowflakes of the academic year began to fly on Thursday, students and plow truck drivers went outside.
Truman Scholar Dedicated to Promoting Global Health
Akshayaa Chittibabu '19 (CLAS) talks about her travels, her plans for the future, and napping in the library.
An ‘A’ Student Gives Teachers 8 Pieces of Advice
'One day, I realized I could do less and still be OK,' writes master's student and self-described overachiever Taylor Hudak '18 (ED).
Connecticut’s Marshes: Past, Present, and Uncertain Future
As the world looks increasingly to technology to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, UConn researchers are seeking to understand the natural processes involved in wetlands' ability to store carbon.
At School Lunch, Healthier Options are Overlooked When Juice is Available
Milk, fruit, and water sales decline when a less healthy option – juice – is served through the National School Lunch program, says a new UConn Rudd Center study.
Black Students Who Have One Black Teacher Are More Likely To Go To College
The influence of having a black teacher can make a monumental difference in a black student’s life, and the effect begins early in an education, according to a new study co-authored by UConn's Joshua Hyman.
5 Takeaways on Exercise Guidelines by Age
UConn's Linda Pescatello and other top researchers nationwide authored the latest edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released this week.
The History of the Largest Foreign-Born Population in the State
Historian Fiona Vernal traces the beginnings of Connecticut's West Indian population back to the 1940s, when they came as guest workers replacing Americans who had left their jobs to fight in World War II.
Move More, Sit Less – Great Advice, But How Can We Make Time for Exercise?
If reaching the guideline seems overwhelming, just try to do a bit more than you did yesterday. Any improvement counts as success, say experts at UConn and Penn State.
Meet the Researcher: Lisa Eaton, Human Development and Family Studies
Wandering through a graveyard on a genealogical expedition with her father, a young Lisa Eaton noticed tombstone after tombstone of young mothers and their babies from centuries ago. Her father told her: “We’re just getting out of the dark ages of medicine.” These early adventures had a lasting impact on Eaton, who has since dedicated […]