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path in secondary forest; Lindero Sur.jpg: A trail bisects a large area of 32-yr old naturally regenerating forest on former cattle pasture near the south boundary of La Selva Biological Station in northeastern Costa RIca. This forest area has been monitored annually for 20 years, contributing to the dataset used in this study. Photo by Robin L. Chazdon

Reforestation: Knowing When to Let Nature Take its Course

Allowing Nature to restore deforested areas often restores them closer to the characteristics of the original forest than planting large numbers of trees, according to a new study involving a UConn researcher.

Daniel Munch ‘19, Livestock Management and Policy (Individualized Major); Resource Economics who is also a "Day in the Life" student swims laps at the Brundage pool on Sept. 6, 2017. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Personalize Your Plan: A Day in the Life of Daniel Munch ’19

'UConn is a school where opportunities exist no matter your interest,' says Munch, an individualized major.

Women's Soccer Coach Len Tsantiris talks to Danielle Schulmann in 2012. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Len Tsantiris Retires After 37 Years as Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Tsantiris finishes his career with 570 wins, ranking second all-time in Division I collegiate women’s soccer, while becoming just the second coach to eclipse the 500-win mark.

Atlantic Ocean. The fast-attack submarine USS Alexandria (SSN 757) surfaces for a formation sailing event while participating in the War of 1812 fleet exercise.

National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology Launched by Industry, Academia

The National Institute will build upon the experience and expertise of Electric Boat, UConn, and URI to bring promising innovations from the lab to the manufacturing floor faster.

Screenshot of a requested ship transit from Jacksonville, Florida, through the Panama Canal and on to San Diego. The bright circle at the foot of the image shows where the Panama Canal is and can be selected by the user.

Navy Using New UConn Software to Improve Navigation

The Navy is using new software developed by UConn engineering professor Krishna Pattipati to vastly improve the ability to route ships through unpredictable situations.

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UConn, CSCU Pledge Support to Preserve DACA Program

UConn and the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities support litigation to challenge the elimination of the program for undocumented youth.

(Whitney Hubbard/UConn Photo)

Despite Progress, Most Food Advertising to Kids Still Unhealthy

'Ten years after the launch of food industry self-regulation, food advertising to children remains far from the goal of supporting healthful diets.'

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.