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Swish! Wheelchair Basketball Takes the Court
The newly launched Husky Adapted Sport Club held a wheelchair basketball scrimmage in Guyer Gym recently.
The Impact of Winter Storm Names
If the storm is large enough and enough people are within the storm warning range, it gets a name. But a UConn researcher found the name does not add credibility.
Why We Love Holiday Rituals and Traditions: An Anthropologist Explains
There are plenty of reasons to value family rituals, according to research by a UConn anthropologist.
UConn Softball Coach Inducted into NFCA Hall of Fame
Karen Mullins, a UConn alum and coach of the softball team for 31 seasons, took the Huskies to the NCAA Tournament eight times.
Laurel Hall Renamed in Honor of Former Board of Trustees Chair
President Herbst today announced the naming of Lawrence D. McHugh Hall.
UConn Updates FY18 Budget, Anticipates Even Tighter Year Ahead
UConn had adopted baseline FY18 spending plans in June, pending finalization of the state budget appropriation.
From Barbie to Superheroes: The New Femininity in Dolls
The appearance and dress of the new generation of fashion doll characters is a departure from Barbie’s idealized image and has changed the way children play, according to graduate student Sara Austin.
Some Nursing Homes are Inflating Their Medicare Ratings
At least 6 percent of nursing homes inflate their self-reported measures, according to a study by UConn professors.
Under the Mistletoe
You never know who you’ll meet under the mistletoe. Watch as UConn Nation's very own Jonathan gets into the holiday spirit.
Tallying Tapeworms: New Book Details Species, Hosts
To date, the researchers count almost 5,000 species of tapeworms and estimate there to be as many as 20,000 species.