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Secretary DeVos and President Trump want to put more money toward ‘school choice,’ but less in CTE and other areas that evidence shows bolster the economy. (Reuters/Mike Segar, via The Conversation)

Op-ed: ‘Trump’s Education Cuts Undermine His Economic Goals’

Education researcher Shaun Dougherty says that education spending can fuel economic growth, and proposed cuts will have the opposite effect.

A multi-ethnic group of women. (Shutterstock Photo)

Race and Gender Affect Response to Weight Stigma

A new study from the UConn Rudd Center found that Hispanic women were the most likely to engage in disordered eating behavior as a result of experiencing stigma about their weight.

Recent graduates Caitlin Jagla '17 (CLAS), left, and Ashley Hine '17 (CLAS) are among the students who have gained research experience in pharmacy professor Debra Kendall's lab. (Sheila Foran/UConn photo)

Pharmacy Professor Mentors Students Across Disciplines

The undergraduates Debra Kendall selects to work in her lab are curious, enjoy a challenge, and want answers, even if those answers aren't the ones they expect.

UConn archaeologist Alexia Smith works in the field.

Ancient Grains Reveal Roots of Early Social Inequality

UConn archaeologist Alexia Smith was part of a team that analyzed charred ancient grains to reconstruct the conditions under which crops grew, building up a picture of how farming practice changed over time.

Young woman lying on railroad track. (Getty Images)

Color Me Blue: Mapping Teen Suicides to Help Prevent Them

UConn researchers collected data on suicide attempt rates in towns across Connecticut in hopes of promoting prevention strategies.

Sophomore Susan Aneno is traveling this week to Eugene, Ore. to compete in the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. (J.J. Clark/UConn Photo)

UConn Runner to Compete in NCAA Championships

Sophomore runner Susan Aneno is the only member of the UConn track and field teams participating in Nationals this week in Eugene, Ore.

Dining Services’ Local Foods Recipe Takes Top National Honors

UConn's gold medal-winning recipe is locally sourced but has a Korean theme.

Students walk along Fairfield Way near the Homer Babbidge Library. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Babbidge Library Begins New Chapter with Renovation

The current work is the first phase of a five-year renovation that adapts to the evolution in academic libraries driven by the surge in digitized information and the changing way campus communities use library facilities.

Terrence Mann, artistic director of the Connecticut Repertory Theater nutmeg summer series, leads a rehearsal of "1776" at the Drama-Music Building on May 23, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Nutmeg Summer Series Opens with Broadway Veteran as Director

The series opens at Harriet Jorgensen Theatre June 1 with '1776,' the musical version of events leading up to the American Revolution.

President Donald Trump listens as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a podium during Trump's recent Middle East visit. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst, via The Conversation)

Op-ed: Diplomat in Chief: How did Trump do on his First Middle East Visit?

Although the President was warmly received in the Middle East, he has yet to address the core policy issues, says UConn expert Jeremy Pressman.