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Students in Wilbur Cross Building. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Proposal to Streamline Fees Would Reduce Student Costs

More than 10,000 UConn students across campuses would see their costs reduced, as part of a review committee’s recommendations to rationalize the University’s system of fees.

Julianna Gallo '20 (CAHNR), an animal science major, at the UConn Polo Match versus Kentucky on Feb. 3, 2018. (Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

The Polo Express

Take a peek at the combined UConn Men's and Women's Polo team competing against a team from the University of Kentucky at the Horsebarn Hill Arena on Feb. 3.

Lewis Gordon, professor of philosophy, lectures at Storrs Hall. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Bringing Black Issues in Philosophy to the Blogosphere

UConn philosophy professor and editor Lewis Gordon says the new blog aims to provide a forum for examining questions and issues that the global community of black philosophers cares about.

UConn's time-honored tradition of eating ice cream outside in the middle of winter dates back to the 1970s. (Eric Yang '21 (ACES)/UConn Photo)

Tons of Ice Cream

UConn's time-honored tradition of eating ice cream outside in the middle of winter.

Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon. (Getty Images)

A Quake in the Health Care Industry

The health care industry is likely to rapidly promote innovation in the wake of the recent announcement by the CEOs of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase, says David Souder of the School of Business.

Couple prepares healthy meal together at home. (Getty Images)

Scientists Identify Weight Loss Ripple Effect

When one member of a couple commits to losing weight, chances are the person's partner will lose weight, too, a UConn study says.

A snowy view of North Eagleville Road on Jan. 30, 2018, showing renovations including a new median, expanded sidewalk, and stone wall. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

‘Complete Streets’ Improve Campus Environment

As the spring 2018 semester gets underway, drivers on North Eagleville Road can breathe a temporary sigh of relief.

Student-athlete Courtney Akerley ‘19 (CLAS) meets with her academic adviser, Lindsay Darcy, in Hall Dorm. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Courtney Akerley

'It is always made clear that we are students first and athletes second,' says high-achieving student-athlete Courtney Akerley of the Women's Cross Country team.

Mary Carroll Root helps participants during a Powerful Aging Exercise class at the Avon Senior Center. (Al Ferreira for UConn Health Center)

Exercise Can Improve Alzheimer’s Symptoms

Nearly two dozen studies on the effect of exercise on people with Alzheimer's indicate that there is a cognitive benefit, says a new UConn analysis.

Blood moon during a lunar eclipse. (Shutterstock Photo)

Once in a Blue Moon

On the last night of this month, three lunar events will occur simultaneously, as astrophysics graduate student Yasaman Homayouni explains.