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Gerald Berkowitz, professor of plant science, will teach a new undergraduate course on cannabis horticulture, one of the first of its kind in the country. (UConn Photo)

Cannabis Course Responds to Industry Need

Plant science professor Gerry Berkowitz will offer a course on the horticulture of cannabis in the spring, to help prepare students for the burgeoning industry in medical marjuana.

Kathryn Libal, director of the Human Rights Institute and associate professor of social work, speaks with a student at the Major Fair in the Student Union Ballroom on Wednesday, Oct. 10. (Nicholas Hampton '19 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Major Fair ‘A Mind-Opening Experience’ for Exploratory Students

The fair drew students from across the University who are undeclared, looking to diversify their study experience, or interested in adding a major or minor.

Coach Hurley at the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

What’s Next for UConn Men’s Basketball?

'My expectations are higher than those of the most delusional fan,' says Coach Hurley.

Illustrator Dwayne Booth, aka Mr. Fish, participates in a group critique of students' draft illustrations during a class at the Bishop Center. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Challenge of Political Illustration

The challenge of creating an impactful image in one panel is not for the faint-hearted, as students in the 'Topics in Illustration' class discovered earlier this semester.

Dozens of carefully marked master keys to the various buildings and facilities on the former campus were handed over to Ideanomics today, making the company's purchase of the 58-acre parcel official. (Stephanie Reitz/UConn Photo)

UConn, Ideanomics Close on Sale of Former West Hartford Campus

UConn has signed the paperwork and handed over the keys to a global innovation company that plans a high-tech development at the site of the former campus.

A service learning course enlists students to help the state's communities respond and adapt to climate change through the UConn Climate Corps. (Chet Arnold/UConn Photo)

Climate Corps Seeks to Make Impact in Connecticut’s Communities

A service learning course enlists students to help the state's communities respond and adapt to climate change through the UConn Climate Corps.

Riley Blumenfield, a materials science and engineering student, discovered her passion for research thanks to Research Connections, an annual networking event for students and faculty. (Carson Stifel/UConn Photo)

Making Research Connections at UConn

Riley Blumenfield, a materials science and engineering student, Honors Program STEM scholar, and president of engineering sorority Phi Sigma Rho came to UConn knowing she wanted to be involved with research, but she didn’t know where to start. After attending an annual event to expose undergrads to a host of opportunities, she not only found […]

Hacker wearing hoody standing behind binary code. (Getty Images)

Rating Companies’ Cybersecurity Preparedness May Lead to Stronger Sites

Increased awareness about certain types of cybersecurity breaches leads companies to make improvements, says a new study co-authored by a UConn researcher.

During the recent Learning Communities Field Day, student teams competed in activities such as Sneaker Scramble, tug-o-war, dodgeball, and more. (Defining Studios Photography for UConn)

A Field Day for UConn’s Learning Communities

During the recent Learning Communities Field Day, student teams competed in activities such as Sneaker Scramble, tug-o-war, dodgeball, and more.

Juricán, from the Taino legend to explain hurricanes in the West Indies. (John Bailey/UConn Illustration)

The Impact of Hurricanes on the Ecosystem in Puerto Rico

Ecologist Michael Willig is examining the impact of Hurricane Maria on the snail population of Puerto Rico, a population that itself plays a critical role in the process of recovery from hurricanes.