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Coral garden habitat in Western Jordan Basin. Sea fans, sponges, and anemones cover the rocky ridge. (Photo courtesy of Peter Auster)

Gardens of Coral Discovered in Gulf of Maine

A combination of persistence and cutting-edge technology pays off, as scientists discover unknown treasure off the coast of New England.

Emily Armstrong, second from left, in a class on Sept. 17, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Emily Armstrong

'Being a Husky means taking the competitive edge acquired on the field and bringing it into the classroom.' – Emily Armstrong '16 (ED)

Huanzhong Wang, left, assistant professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture. (Kevin Noonan/UConn Photo)

Plant Stem Cell Research May Yield Bigger, Stronger Crops

A UConn researcher is studying a plant protein that plays a key role in biomass accumulation, with potential applications for agriculture and renewable energy.

Jonathan XIV waits in Homer Babbidge Library for the students to return. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Jonathans: A Case of the Summertime Blues

Just one more week until the fall semester, and the Jonathans are excited. They've been lonely on campus this summer.

An IDEA Comes Through with Flying Colors

A UConn student put his idea to offer support to pediatric cancer patients into practice, thanks to a grant from the University.

Prescription medication spilling from an open bottle onto a white textured table top.

A Pharmacist Explains Why Drugs Cost So Much

UConn's Lisa Holle explains how prescription drug prices are set and discusses some of the efforts to rein them in.

David Rifkin '16 (BUS).

UConn Students Gain Valuable Experience as Interns

The internship is becoming a must-have for employers hiring college graduates. UConn helps students take part in a wide variety of internships.

SEA Semester students on the SSV Robert C. Seamans had an opportunity to climb the rigging of the ship for an unobstructed view. (Photo courtesy of Tim Bateman '16 (CLAS))

Setting Sail for Science

Three UConn marine sciences students spent a semester at sea, conducting scientific research and learning hands-on sailing skills.

Daniel Kloyzner ‘16 (ENG) with Richard Parnas, a professor of chemical, materials, and biomolecular engineering, has found a way to turn particle board into carpet. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

A New Use for Old Carpet

UConn researchers in engineering and business are collaborating to create particle board from waste carpet and bring it to market.

President Harry Hartley with cheerleaders at the President's picnic, in September 1990. (University of Connecticut Photograph Collection, Archives & Special Collections, UConn Libraries)

Harry Hartley Leads New Scholarship Initiative With Gift

The former UConn President has made a planned gift of $250,000 for scholarships in the Neag School of Education.