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Siddharth Rawat, left, a Ph.D. student, and Bahram Javidi, distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering, operate a prototype device to examine blood samples for diseases at the Information Technologies Engineering Building (ITE) on Sept. 28, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Portable Microscope Makes Field Diagnosis Possible

A portable holographic field microscope developed by UConn optical engineers offers medical professionals a fast and reliable tool for the identification of diseased cells.

A new study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at UConn shows that many individuals who are targets of weight bias blame themselves for the stigma they experience. (Shutterstock Photo)

Many Americans Blame Themselves for Weight Stigma

A new study by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at UConn shows that many individuals who are targets of weight bias blame themselves for the stigma they experience.

Physiology and neurobiology assistant professor-in-residence Geoffrey Tanner explains to a class that the physical characteristics of both substances vary, based on how fast a force is applied on them. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

How Silly Putty is Like Bone

A physiology and neurobiology professor explains that the physical characteristics of both substances vary, based on how fast a force is applied on them.

A new UConn Rudd Center study shows that healthy lifestyle messages in food ads can make unhealthy products seem healthier to children.

‘Health Halo’ Effects of Food Ads Can Mislead Kids

A new UConn Rudd Center study shows that healthy lifestyle messages in food ads can make unhealthy products seem healthier to children.

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A Message from President Herbst About the Budget

The bipartisan budget agreement includes a $143 million reduction in state funding for UConn, while less than the cut that was previously proposed is still a very steep reduction, says Herbst.

Student-athlete Heidi Druehl, Women’s Soccer, speaks with her academic counselor Ingrid Hohmann about an upcoming exam she will need to take while traveling with the team. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Heidi Druehl

'UConn has helped shape my life by allowing me to find my real passion.'

Horsebarn Hill. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Flocking to Storrs: A Birder’s Tour of Campus

From UCONN MAGAZINE: Ornithology professor Margaret Rubega said 'birds are everywhere.' Then she proved it.

Stephen Sam ‘19 9 p.m. Studying with peers in ScHOLA²RS House Learning Community in Next Gen Hall. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Discover Your Passion: A Day in the Life of Stephen Sam ’19

This computer science major has his eyes set on working for a 'technical giant' such as Apple or Google after he graduates.

The Huskies celebrate after an 8-0 win against Massachusetts on Oct. 1. There was more to celebrate last Saturday, when the UConn team was crowned Big East Regular Season Champions for the 17th time in program history, after defeating Georgetown 10-0 at the Sherman Family Complex. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Huskies Win Big East Field Hockey Regular Season

This is the 17th time in the history of the program that the team has been named regular season champions.

Engineering researcher Thanh Nguyen holds a slide loaded with microparticles just a few hundred microns in size that are shaped into thousands of silicone molds using a new 3-D fabrication technique. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

New 3-D Fabrication Technique Could Deliver Multiple Doses of Vaccine in One Shot

'In the developing world, that might be the difference between not getting vaccinated and receiving all of your vaccines in one shot.'