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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.

Candidates Oz Griebel, left, Bob Stefanowski, and Ned Lamont laugh as the gubernatorial debate starts at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 26, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Hosts Gubernatorial Debate

Connecticut's three gubernatorial candidates took to the stage at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday night.

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UConn Releases Annual Safety Reports

UConn is releasing two reports this week that detail its response to various issues it monitors to ensure the safety of its campus communities.

The Nathan Hale Inn & Conference Center. The University plans to sell the Nathan Hale Inn to a professional hotel company that will make much-needed improvements to the property. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

UConn, Graduate Hotels to Enter Deal For Sale of Nathan Hale Inn

The University plans to sell the Nathan Hale Inn to a professional hotel company that will make much-needed improvements to the property.

Students, teachers, and parents look on as UConn firefighters atop their ladder truck drop eggs with creative forms of protection developed by students at Goodwin Elementary School in Mansfield on Sept. 21, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Fire Department Adds Excitement To Elementary School Egg Drop

The department's ladder truck added to the students' challenge of keeping a raw egg intact.

Dividing fibrosarcoma cells. Colored scanning electron micrograph of fibrosarcoma (fibroblastic sarcoma) cells in the late telophase stage of mitosis. The cells are covered in many filopodia. Fibrosarcoma is a malignant tumour derived from fibrous connective tissue of the bone and characterized by immature proliferating fibroblasts or undifferentiated anaplastic spindle cells. (Getty Images)

Stopping the Resistance of Cancer Cells to Treatment

UConn researchers have discovered molecules that could make cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy.

American boxer Rocky Marciano, left, beat Roland La Starza to retain the world heavyweight title in 1953. (Keystone/Getty Images)

The All-American: Boxer’s Life Set Against Turbulent 20th Century

Journalism professor Mike Stanton discusses his new book, a biography of Rocky Marciano, with Tom Breen of the UConn 360 podcast.

A view of the Innovation Partnership Building on Aug. 6, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Innovation Partnership Building Officially Open

The Innovation Partnership Building was officially opened at a dedication ceremony on Sept. 20.

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.