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Alumni Help Taxi Industry Shift into Overdrive
Dashride, a company founded by two UConn alums, has its roots in UConn's safe-driving effort and entrepreneurial program.
Noted Attorney and UConn Alum Appointed to Board of Trustees
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has appointed Kevin J. O’Connor, former U.S. Attorney for Connecticut and former U.S. Associate Attorney General, as a UConn trustee.
Probiotics Effective in Keeping Cantaloupes Safe to Eat
The bumpy, net-like cantaloupe rind provides hiding places for bacteria. Chlorine does not entirely kill it. Probiotics may do the job, according to new UConn research.
Improving Outcomes for Serious Knee Injuries
A UConn researcher finds that including psychological interventions in the rehabilitation process can boost recovery from an ACL injury.
UConn Foundation President Joshua Newton to Step Down Midsummer
The Foundation raised nearly $400 million during Newton's five-year tenure, reshaped alumni programs, and grew the endowment by 30 percent.
The Rainbow Center: A Home Base for the LGBTQIA+ Community
LGBTQIA+ students say the Rainbow Center builds a sense of community.
UConn Researcher Weighs in on USDA and GMOs
Plant science researcher Yi Li weighs in on USDA's recent statement on GMOs, and describes a new technique his team developed that uses gene-editing technology without introducing foreign genes, so the end-product is considered non-GMO.
Scientists are Using DNA to Study Ocean Life and Reveal the Hidden Diversity of Zooplankton
'Except for scientists who study them, few people are aware that marine zooplankton are among the most numerous – and important – animals on Earth,' says marine sciences researcher Ann Bucklin.
Poker Has a ‘Tell’ About Strategic Thinkers
A new study on high-stakes poker reveals how people process information in competitive settings.