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CTfastrak, Connecticut’s first Bus Rapid Transit system, is a system of bus routes that use a bus-only roadway for all or a portion of the trip.

Transportation Planners to Present Options for CTfastrak to Storrs

DOT representatives will discuss options for a new express bus service to Storrs at the Student Union on Feb. 2 and 3.

George Sugai, professor of educational psychology, speaks during a presentation on hands-off behavioral interventions held at the Legislative Office Building at the state capitol on Jan. 27, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Hands Off: Reducing Restraints in Connecticut Schools

Two UConn experts discuss how disruptive student behaviors can be reduced by building a positive school climate.

Election 2016 and the states. (iStock Photo)

Making Sense of the Polls in 2016

With the first primaries just days away, a UConn survey research expert discusses how to interpret the often widely differing political polls.

New mother struggling with depression. (iStock Photo)

Why Pregnant Women Should be Screened for Depression

Nursing professor Cheryl Beck comments on new national guidelines that recommend depression screening for all pregnant and postpartum women.

Indoor athletic facility. (iStock Photo)

UConn to Pursue New Funding Strategy for Athletic Facilities Upgrades

The strategy will allow the University to improve its athletic facilities through philanthropy and a surcharge on non-student tickets.

UConn wordmark.

Trustees Approve Contract with Professional Employees Union

The contract agreed between UCPEA and the University will now be forwarded to the General Assembly.

Student-athlete Nnamdi Amilo, men’s basketball studying at the Homer Babbidge library on Jan. 26, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Nnamdi Amilo

Men's basketball forward and pre-med student Nnamdi Amilo says the lessons he’s learned as a Husky will help him well beyond his time at UConn.

Breanna Stewart '16 (CLAS) is the only collegiate athlete among 25 finalists for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

2016 U.S. Olympic Team to Train at Storrs Campus

The USA Basketball Women's National Team training camp on Feb. 21-23 will be held at the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center.

Map of reported active transmission of Zika virus. (Map source: CDC)

Zika Virus: What You Need to Know

A UConn researcher working to develop a vaccine against the Zika virus discusses what's known about this emerging infectious disease.

A book by UConn associate professor of political science Evelyn M. Simien, Historic Firsts: How Symbolic Empowerment Changes U.S. Politics on Jan. 22, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

A Candidate Like Me: Historic Firsts in U.S. Politics

Before Obama and Hillary Clinton came Chisholm and Jackson. A look at how trail-blazing candidates bring people into the electoral process.