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Figure Skating by the Book
As Olympic figure skating events begin in Pyeongchang, UConn professor Jaci VanHeest discusses the science behind the artistry of today’s elite figure skaters.
Student-Athlete Strong: Ashley Rich
'Nothing compares to the feeling of celebrating a season’s worth of hard work,' says student-athlete Ashley Rich, a member of the National Championship field hockey team who also maintains a GPA of above 3.9.
Op-ed: How Chronic Absenteeism Threatens America’s Schools
A recent report about students graduating from Ballou High School in Washington, D.C., despite missing large amounts of school is a national concern, writes a UConn professor.
Temporary Changes to Calhoun Way Traffic Patterns to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Starting Friday, Feb. 9, Calhoun Way will be limited to one-way traffic westbound from Hillside Road to the Gampel Service Drive access road behind the pavilion.
Proposal to Streamline Fees Would Reduce Student Costs
More than 10,000 UConn students across campuses would see their costs reduced, as part of a review committee’s recommendations to rationalize the University’s system of fees.
The Polo Express
Take a peek at the combined UConn Men's and Women's Polo team competing against a team from the University of Kentucky at the Horsebarn Hill Arena on Feb. 3.
Bringing Black Issues in Philosophy to the Blogosphere
UConn philosophy professor and editor Lewis Gordon says the new blog aims to provide a forum for examining questions and issues that the global community of black philosophers cares about.
Tons of Ice Cream
UConn's time-honored tradition of eating ice cream outside in the middle of winter.
A Quake in the Health Care Industry
The health care industry is likely to rapidly promote innovation in the wake of the recent announcement by the CEOs of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Chase, says David Souder of the School of Business.
Scientists Identify Weight Loss Ripple Effect
When one member of a couple commits to losing weight, chances are the person's partner will lose weight, too, a UConn study says.