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Valentine’s Day: Chocolatier Speaks from the Heart
'The heart box will always rule the holiday,' says UConn alumna Karen Munson '86 (CLAS).
Grants Target Broken Landscape of American Discourse
The research awards, ranging from $160,000 to $225,000, provide two-year fellowships for applying cutting-edge research to improving public discourse.
Empowering People Through Film
UConn's Lisa Butler is working in three African countries, exploring ways to use video and photography to empower young people to tell the stories that matter to them.
Free Fall: UConn’s Skydiving Team
Check out UConn’s Skydiving Team as they free fall and descend with open parachutes at Skydive Arizona during the recent USPA National Collegiate Parachuting Championships.
Growing New Ventures at UConn
UConn's new director of venture development says Connecticut has all the right ingredients for success in commercializing university research.
Op-ed: How Obama’s Presidential Campaign Changed View of Black Candidates
Black politicians throughout U.S. history have struggled to overcome deep, negative stereotypes held by white Americans. Obama succeeded at the highest level. Here's how.
How to Reduce Weight Stigma? Ask Those Who Know Best
In a new UConn study, women with obesity identify potential remedies, placing priority on the workplace, schools, and healthcare settings.
Children’s Books May Boost Appetite for Unhealthy Food
A study led by a UConn researcher suggests that the way food is portrayed in picture books may be sending the wrong messages to children about healthy eating.
A Week of Winter Fun
Yes, it's cold outside and the sky is gray, but there's still plenty of fun to be had on campus.