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Closeup of kid holding french fries packet. 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. (Getty Images)

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.

Formerly of Ohio State, Vern Granger has a record of worldwide outreach and an emphasis on diversity and accessibility.

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.

Across UConn's campuses, scholars, artists, and scientists are working on projects that will help our state, society, economy, and the world. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

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.

Local residents, travelling fans and students alike all pitch in to make the world a cleaner place, as evidenced by this local resident donating three bottles to Isabelle Umland (’22).

Catching Recyclables Before the Football Game

Students took to the tailgating area outside of Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday to collect recyclables.

Morton Katz '51 attending a UConn School of Law reunion event in 2015. (Spencer A. Sloan for UConn)

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.

(Graphic: University of Maine Climate Change Institute)

UConn Joins Coalition of Universities Working Against Climate Change

UC3 aims to promote climate action and resilience by leveraging the strengths and skill sets of its member schools.

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UConn’s Academics Remain Strong, but Finances Hamper New U.S. News Ranking

Consistent cuts in UConn’s state grant aid over the past several years helped to pull down the university's overall ranking.

Students, faculty, and staff listen to the Mariachi Mexico Antiguo Band during the Hartford Campus Convocation Celebration in Mortensen Courtyard (atrium) on Aug. 29, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Fun, Friends, Food, Fiesta: Hartford Campus Convocation

The academic year began on a high note at the Hartford Campus, with a Convocation celebration and welcome to new students.

Students walking on campus on Aug. 27, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Welcome Back! A Message from the President

As students, faculty, and staff embark on the new academic year, President Herbst outlines some anticipated highlights.

Students pick beans at the Spring Valley Student Farm. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Sierra Club Ranks UConn a Green Campus Leader Again

One area where UConn consistently excels is dining services. Sustainability efforts include sourcing food from small, community-based and locally owned farms.