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UConn Researcher Hopes to Stop COVID-19 in Its Tracks

A UConn researcher is investigating a way to stop the COVID-19 virus from spreading through the body.

Graduate student Luisa Arrieta

New Graduate Fellowship Supports Diverse Voices in Humanities at UConn

Two graduate students in UConn CLAS are the first recipients of a new grant in digital humanities, given to historically underrepresented groups to develop their scholarly perspective through hands-on interdisciplinary experience.

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EAP Director Explores People’s Problems and Concerns During Pandemic

David Francis, director of UConn's Employee Assistance Program, talks about employee well-being, mental health, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The golden cupola of the Wilbur Cross building on a spring day.

UConn Innovation Fund Invests in Two More University Startups

Two dynamic early-stage companies have been awarded early-stage funding from the $2.25 million UConn Innovation Fund.

Photograph of hydroxychloroquine sulphate tables in a white coloured box in front of a red coloured board with coronavirus outbreak mentioned

Op-Ed: Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19: A New Review of Several Studies Shows Flaws in Research and No Benefit

Touted by some as a treatment for COVID-19, UConn researchers say there's no evidence that hydroxychloroquine can help people suffering from the virus.

The annual Earth Week Spring Fling on Fairfield Way is one of the many University-wide efforts to incorporate sustainability into all facets of campus life. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Now a Platinum and Green University

UConn is just one of seven institutions to earn Platinum status in a rigorous assessment of sustainability measures in higher education.

While the Dominican Republic is known for its beaches, it also boasts vast mountain ranges and fertile green valleys. Pico Duarte, at 3,098 meters (10,164 feet), is the highest peak in the Caribbean.

In a Paradise Threatened, Teaching Girls to Be the Change They Want to See

A UConn Extension educator describes her challenging and hopeful experiences with a project aimed at teaching girls from impoverished families in the Dominican Republic about marine sciences.

"The Presentation," a 19th century painting depicting a celebration for the first black Union Army soldiers from New York as they set off for battle in New Orleans.

UConn Professor Tells How Sons of Slaves Overcame Obstacles to Pursue Education

UConn's Anna Mae Duane discusses two African American men whose antebellum lives ask a still-relevant question: What does it mean to be American?

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So You Want to Have a Virtual Conference? Here’s a UConn Professor Who Did It – and is Planning to Do It Again

Professor Sherry Pagoto talks about the challenges - and benefits - of hosting a multi-day academic conference entirely online.

New Pandemic Journaling Project Captures People’s COVID-19 Experiences

Associate Professor of Anthropology Sarah Willen is leading an interdisciplinary collaboration to record the voices and everyday experiences of individuals living through the COVID-19 pandemic.