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Sights and Sounds of Commencement 2017
More than 9,000 degrees – both undergraduate and graduate – will be awarded this year, which is the highest number of degrees conferred at UConn in the University's 136-year history.
May 8, 2017 | Bret Eckhardt, Angelina Reyes, and Elizabeth Caron
Op-ed: What Makes Kim Jong Un Tick?
'History tells us that to influence Kim, we must empathize (note: not sympathize) with him,' says political science professor Stephen Dyson.
May 8, 2017 | Stephen Dyson, Department of Political Science
Engineers Bury Time Capsule
A time capsule encasing examples of technology from the past was buried on the grounds of the new Engineering and Science Building, to be opened 100 years from now.
May 5, 2017 | Josh Garvey
Student Artists, Athletes Find They Have a Lot in Common
'They call it rehearsal, we call it practice. ... I think there's a lot more similarities than differences.'
May 5, 2017 | Kenneth Best
Get Plugged in for Commencement
A new texting tool gives UConn a new way to reach soon-to-be graduates and their families coming to campus for graduation.
May 4, 2017 | Tom Breen
Class of 2017 Ready for the Big Day
Soon-to-be-graduates visit some familiar places on campus for photo opps wearing their caps and gowns.
May 4, 2017 | Ryan Glista
New Legacy Medals for Students with UConn Parents
The engraved, pewter medals recognize students who have made UConn part of their family tradition.
May 4, 2017 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
Weight-Based Teasing Has Long-Term Impact
Adolescents who are teased about their weight are more likely to have weight-related health consequences as adults, according to a new study.
May 3, 2017 | Combined Reports
Seven Faculty Receive NSF CAREER Awards for Research, Education
Seven faculty members have received highly competitive early career awards from the National Science Foundation to support their research. Two more were recognized by the Office of Naval Research.
May 2, 2017 | Bri Diaz, and Josh Garvey