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The Fungus-Fighting Secrets in the Sugar Pine’s Genome
Researchers have sequenced the enormous genome of the world's tallest pine, offering the potential for using genetic resistance to fight an invasive fungus that threatens to destroy the species.
New Material Promises Benefits to Deep Space Travel
A UConn researcher has developed a new shape memory material that can help send unmanned probes to distant star systems.
UConn Changing Bus Operations to Meet New Rules
While an outside company will train and provide drivers for the large buses, students will still be able to work part-time for the Transportation Services or for the new provider.
New Name Touts Range of Student-Athlete Support Services
UConn’s Counseling Program for Intercollegiate Athletes has been renamed the Student-Athlete Success Program, recognizing the comprehensive support provided to student-athletes.
Welcome Back to UConn Football, Coach Edsall
Randy Edsall's official press conference will be held today at 11 a.m. at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (Club Level). The event is open to the public.
UConn Selects Randy Edsall to Lead Football Program
Edsall previously served as UConn head coach from the 1999 season through 2010, and is the winningest football coach in UConn history with 74 wins.
UConn Nation Hopeful for the Coming Year
With just a few days left in 2016, a selection of faculty, staff, students, and alumni share hopes for next year.
Social Instability Lies Ahead, Researcher Says
UConn professor Peter Turchin predicts that social instability and political violence will peak in the 2020s.
UConn Researchers Kill MRSA with Tailored Chemistry
UConn medicinal chemists have developed experimental antibiotics that kill the often deadly bacteria MRSA.