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Opinion Polls a Snapshot, Not a Crystal Ball
As interest in the polls burgeons in the lead-up to the midterm elections, polling expert Jennifer Dineen points out that they measure public opinion at a particular moment in time, rather than predicting the future.
Heroin Addiction Treatment and Opioid Misuse: A Q&A
Social work professor Michael Fenrich discusses his recent study that found people undergoing heroin addiction treatment who had prior opioid history were generally more substance-involved.
UConn, Ideanomics Close on Sale of Former West Hartford Campus
UConn has signed the paperwork and handed over the keys to a global innovation company that plans a high-tech development at the site of the former campus.
Committee Proposes Ways to Promote Civil Discourse
Among the key recommendations: Updating the University’s academic mission statement to include, 'exchanging ideas in a manner that fosters a climate of mutual respect.'
Adding Context to ‘Breast is Best’
A new study suggests that, independent of breastfeeding, a range of factors influence infant health in the first year of life, and these need to be supported by social policies.
More Kids are Eating Fast Food – and Not the Healthy Options
A new UConn study shows that children are eating fast food more often. In 2016, 91 percent of parents bought fast food for a child, up from 79 percent in 2010.
New Director of Undergraduate Admissions Named
Formerly of Ohio State, Vern Granger has a record of worldwide outreach and an emphasis on diversity and accessibility.
UConn Research: Innovation for a Better Tomorrow
Across UConn's campuses, scholars, artists, and scientists are working on projects that will help our state, society, economy, and the world.
Catching Recyclables Before the Football Game
Students took to the tailgating area outside of Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday to collect recyclables.
99-year-old Law School Alum Finds Purpose as Public Defender
WWII veteran Morton Katz '51 is still putting the lessons he learned at UConn Law to good use as a special public defender at Hartford Superior Court.