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Heat Waves Threaten City Dwellers, Especially Minorities and the Poor
'One or two degrees may not seem like much, but for especially vulnerable groups like the elderly, the sick, the poor, pregnant women, and infants, it may be enough to tip the scales,' says anthropologist Merrill Singer.
Student-Athletes Earn Big East Academic Honors
The league recognized dozens of players on UConn's Women's Lacrosse and Field Hockey teams.
Helping Your Student with Disabilities Prepare for the Future
Students who are admitted to college and would like to receive accommodations must seek out disability services and explain to the college the nature of the disability.
Science of Learning Project Wins $3 Million NSF Award
Cognitive scientists and neuroscientists at UConn will train 50 graduate students in the science of learning, and how to communicate their research using performing arts and digital media techniques.
UConn, URI Win Navy Grant for Undersea Engineering Program
The region is the primary supplier of Naval submarines and home to some 600 firms that provide parts for the submarine fleet.
Getting a Head Start on Conservation
The Natural Resources Conservation Academy is an outreach program designed to connect teens to conservation biology and get them into the STEM pipeline.
Free Admissions Tests Help More Poor Students Go to College
A new UConn study suggests that a simple, low-cost intervention may help narrow the longstanding college attainment gap among minority and low income students.
Fighting Tick-Borne Diseases on Multiple Fronts
UConn is on the front line in the fight to control the spread of tick-borne diseases. At the state testing lab on campus, UConn scientists are tracking established and emerging diseases carried by ticks from around the country.
New Program Immerses Teens in STEM Challenges
A new summer camp to encourage girls to pursue STEM disciplines gave teens the opportunity to build and operate underwater robots.
Campus Safety Enhanced with New Fire Ladder Truck
The University recently purchased a new fire tower truck that will enable firefighters to access even the top floor of the highest residence halls.