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Donn Cabral. (U.S. Olympics Photo)

For Olympic Athlete the Goal is Dual Degrees

Donn Cabral's professional running career has taken him around the world and provided some unique opportunities – including translating something for celebrity gymnast Simone Biles in Rio de Janeiro.

If the responsibilities of a teacher go far beyond academics, why isn’t that what we are testing teacher candidates on? writes Olivia Singer, a master's student in the teacher preparation program. (Getty Images)

Op-ed: Just Passing Tests Won’t Make Teachers Good

If the responsibilities of a teacher go far beyond academics, why isn’t that what we are testing teacher candidates on? writes Olivia Singer, a master's student in the teacher preparation program.

A student embraces the first snow of the academic year at Hilltop Residence Halls. (UConn Photo/Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS))

Flaky Weather

When the first snowflakes of the academic year began to fly on Thursday, students and plow truck drivers went outside.

Akshayaa Chittibabu in South Korea. (Courtesy of Akshayaa Chittibabu)

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.

High school teacher in classroom, one student raising hand. (Getty Images)

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).

Madeline Kollegger '18 (CAHNR) and Beth Lawrence collecting data on surface water salinity in a tidally restored marsh at Barn Island Wildlife Management Area, Stonington, Connecticut, during an Advanced Wetland Ecology class. (Emily Couture '17 (CAHNR)/UConn Photo)

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.

High school lunch. (Steve Debenport/Getty Images)

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.

African-American male teacher standing before students (8-10) with hands raised. (Getty Images)

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.

Mother and daughter having fun in natural environment. (Getty Images)

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.

West Indian migrant workers from Jamaica cultivating tobacco under shade netting on the DuBon farm of the Imperial Agricultural Corp. in Windsor in the 1950s. (Courtesy of Windsor Historical Society)

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.