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All hands together, united for racial equality. (Getty Image)

Full Slate of Events Planned for Metanoia

The University has designated next Wednesday, Nov. 8, as a day of reflection, learning, sharing, and transformation focused on confronting racism in our university, our state, and our nation.

Freshmen Morgan, left, a forward, and Taylor Wabick, a defender, at the Freitas Ice Forum. 'We have always been on the same team, except for one game,' says Taylor. (Steve Lewis/UConn Photo)

The Manitoba Twins of UConn Ice Hockey

'We have always been on the same team, except for one game,' says Taylor Wabick.

A young man lying on a tanning bed. Even though men use tanning beds at lower rates than women, men who tan tend to do it in riskier ways, according to a new study by UConn researchers. (Getty Images)

Tanning Beds and Risky Behavior Linked – in Men

Even though men use tanning beds at lower rates than women, men who tan tend to do it in riskier ways, according to a new study by UConn researchers.

Sculpture of the Chinese philosopher Confucius. (Getty Images)

Op-ed: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About Dealing with Grief

The pain of grief is part of human existence. Daoist and Confucian philosophy can help find meaning in grief, says philosophy professor Alexus McLeod.

As forest edges multiply and deep forest shrinks, some edge-loving species like the boa constrictor are becoming invasive, while deep forest-dwellers like the Sunda pangolin are becoming at risk of extinction. (Image from an animated video, 'Biodiversity on the Edge'/ Imperial College London, ERC, and Newcastle University)

Living on the Edge Not for All Species

A new study finds that as tropical forests become increasingly fragmented, some species are at an ever-increasing risk for extinction, especially those that depend on the forest core.

UConn Men's Soccer fans, otherwise known as the Goal Patrol, cheer on their team at a home game in Morrone Stadium. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Goal Patrol Continues to Shine

The UConn men’s soccer team leads all of Division I in accumulated and average attendance for the 2017 season. A big part of that is the Goal Patrol.

Illustration of Jonathan the Husky mascot in a Game of Thrones costume, with Wilbur Cross Building in the background. (Yesenia Carrero/UConn Illustration)

Winter is Coming – Just How Bad Will it Be?

From analyzing long-range weather forecasts to reading signs in nature, UConn experts weigh in on what may be in store this winter.

Seok-Woo Lee, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, at his lab at the Gant Complex on Oct. 27, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Researchers Discover Super-Elastic Shape-Memory Material

Materials science and engineering professor Seok-Woo Lee and his colleagues have discovered super-elastic shape-memory properties in a material that could be used in the harshest of conditions, such as outer space.

UConn wordmark.

Provost Finalists to Take Part in Open Forums

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend public forums with each of the three finalists during their campus visits in November.

Undergraduate Student Government President Irma Valverde '18 (BUS)(CLAS) speaks during a rally at the Hugh S. Greer Field House on Sept. 20, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Find Your Niche: A Day in the Life of Irma Valverde ’18

The way to carve your own niche at UConn is to get involved, says Valverde, president of the Undergraduate Student Government.