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Diversity Chief Seeks to Build Culture of Inclusion
'We want to make sure everyone realizes that they are valued,' says UConn's new chief diversity officer, Joelle Murchison.
Stamford Race and Revolution Exhibition May Prompt Strong Reactions
UConn Stamford director Terrence Cheng says the exhibit is part of an important discussion about history, race, diversity, culture, and justice.
Veteran Swim Coach To Retire At End Of Season
Head coach Bob Goldberg will retire from coaching at the end of the 2016-17 season, after nearly three decades at UConn.
Bring It: Fans Invited to Cheer on Men’s Soccer at Home
Fans can attend one of the Huskies’ four remaining games at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium at a discounted rate.
Test of Emergency Communications Set for Oct. 11
The University will test its emergency notification system, UConnALERT, at all campuses next Tuesday.
UConn a Leader in Closing the Engineering Gender Gap
A recent report in The Washington Post says UConn saw the largest five-year gain in female engineering graduates among 90 public institutions nationally.
New UConn Center Will Give CT Manufacturers Access to Modeling Technology
The center will share computer modeling facilities and expertise with small and medium-sized Connecticut manufacturers, and work with the community colleges to create a workforce pipeline.
Changes in WIC Food Assistance Program Pay Off in Healthier Purchases
WIC participants are buying healthier foods overall as a result of changes introduced in 2009, says UConn Rudd Center researcher.
When Push Comes to Shove: Size Matters for Particles in Bloodstream
A UConn engineer’s quantitative analysis of particles in the bloodstream could aid the development of more effective cancer drugs.
‘Goldilocks Fires’ Can Enhance Biodiversity in Western Forests
Mixed-severity fires – not too hot, not too cold, but overall just right – in the forests of California’s Sierra Nevada can increase bird biodiversity over time, a study finds.