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Students, faculty, and staff listen to the Mariachi Mexico Antiguo Band during the Hartford Campus Convocation Celebration in Mortensen Courtyard (atrium) on Aug. 29, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Fun, Friends, Food, Fiesta: Hartford Campus Convocation

The academic year began on a high note at the Hartford Campus, with a Convocation celebration and welcome to new students.

A man is consoled as paramedics take him to the hospital for what is thought to be an overdose of K2 or 'Spice,' a synthetic marijuana drug (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Op-ed: Why Synthetic Marijuana is so Risky

It is 30 times more likely to harm you than regular marijuana, a fact in evidence in New Haven recently when a slew of serious drug overdoses occurred over a two-day period, says a UConn pharmacy professor.

A saltmarsh sparrow nest at high tide. (Photo by Jenna Mielcarek)

Rapid Change – A Tale of Two Species

Climate change is creating winners and losers. UConn researchers are studying two Connecticut examples.

Climate Change in Our Backyard. (Yesenia Carrero/UConn Illustration)

Climate Change in Our Backyard

Climate change is not just happening elsewhere. This series draws attention to local environmental transitions and the many ways UConn students and researchers are investigating and responding to them.

Students walking on campus on Aug. 27, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Welcome Back! A Message from the President

As students, faculty, and staff embark on the new academic year, President Herbst outlines some anticipated highlights.

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Elevating the Humanities Institute at UConn

The UConn Humanities Institute has been accorded the status of a university-wide research institution.

Students pick beans at the Spring Valley Student Farm. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Sierra Club Ranks UConn a Green Campus Leader Again

One area where UConn consistently excels is dining services. Sustainability efforts include sourcing food from small, community-based and locally owned farms.

The Class of 2022 on the Great Lawn on Aug. 25, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Freshmen Formation

About 3,764 first-year students gathered on the Great Lawn for their first class photo. Classes started Aug. 27.

Kira Robertson and Angela Valentin Ares move into Shakespeare Residence Hall in West Campus.

Dorm Room Done

Watch these roommates decorate their new digs. UConn juniors Kira Robertson and Angela Valentin Ares move into Shakespeare Residence Hall.

Na-Ree Kim, center, assistant professor in residence of Asian and Asian-American studies, Rupal Parekh, left, assistant professor of social work,and John Volin, vice provost for academic affairs speak at a reception following new faculty orientation on the patio of the William Benton Museum of Art. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Welcomes Talented New Faculty Members

'It’s your ideas, your information, your teaching, your mentorship, your creativity and thought, and your leadership that make a great university,' Provost Kennedy told new faculty.