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Weight Stigma Predicts Emotional Distress and Binge Eating During COVID-19

Young adults who have experienced weight stigma have more distress and maladaptive eating behaviors during the pandemic, regardless of their body size, researchers at UConn's Rudd Center have found.

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Op-Ed: Monuments ‘Expire’ – But Offensive Monuments Can Become Powerful History Lessons

What happens when historical monuments have 'expired,' and how should society address the legacy they represent?

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A Spillover Effect: Medicaid Expansion Leads to Healthier Dietary Choices

One unanticipated benefit of Medicaid has been the shift from sugary beverages to water and other healthy options, according to UConn research.

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Summer Undergraduate Researcher Harry Zehner ’21 (CLAS)

UConn Senior Harry Zehner is putting his passion about climate change into a research project on carbon pricing.

Protesters hold a sign in support of Black Lives Matter during the Commitment March on August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC.

New Course Introduces Students to US Anti-Black Racism

A new course will introduce UConn students to the foundational history of systemic and anti-Black racism in the U.S. that underlies the current Black Lives Matter movement. 

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Explore the Nexus of Climate Change and Public Health in CIRCA’s New Webinar Series

A new, free series of webinars explores the connections between climate change and public health.

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Philip M. Hritcko Named Dean of the UConn School of Pharmacy

Philip M. Hritcko has been named the ninth dean of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy.

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UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Tuesday

UConn will conduct a test of its emergency notification system on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.

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UConn Graduate Leads NBA’s Digital Efforts

Jeff Marsilio ’01 CLAS was a basketball season ticket holder during his undergraduate days at UConn, but never thought that the sport would someday be his career.

UConn Facemasks Show Commitment to Human Rights Along With Public Health

One of the ways UConn is helping to ensuring the health and safety of its community is the requirement that all students, faculty and staff wear face coverings while on campus.