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‘We Are Not Simply Training Musicians’ – A Conversation with Interim Provost Pamir Alpay

It’s the University’s multidisciplinary nature that Ivakhiv says sets it apart in the competitive world of music and helps her send not just accomplished but also well-rounded musicians out into the world after graduation

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Heat Tolerance Tests Fail to Account for Sex Differences

A new UConn study shows that a standard heat tolerance test does not work equally well to measure tolerance in males and females

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UConn CT Trails Program: Know Before You Go with CT Trail Finder

A comprehensive resource for exploring Connecticut’s plentiful trails

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Extreme Weather Events Accelerating Tidal Wetland Loss

This paper marks the very first time scientists have successfully linked tidal wetland loss to specific storm events

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Wow! UConn English Professor Earns Guggenheim to Work on Next Book of Poetry

V. Penelope Pelizzon is one of 223 individuals worldwide, and the only from UConn, named to the 101st class by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

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A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research

Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health

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Honoring and Continuing a Legacy of Community Engagement

Philosophy Professor Emeritus Leonard I. Krimerman championed ideals of social and economic justice, the importance of human dignity, and the prioritization of community wellbeing

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Genomic Analysis Predicts Guide Dog Success

'If we can tell before they are trained if they [will be successful], that saves a lot of time and a lot of money, and it will also increase the number of guide dogs out there to help people'

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4,876 UConn Donors Unite to Raise $7.1M in Two Days of Community-Powered Giving

UConn Gives 2026 breaks giving records and 95% of gifts were under $1,000 — showcasing the cumulative power of broad community support

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UConn Extension Councils Help Connect Communities

Volunteer Extension Councils across the state help UConn Extension identify and respond to community needs