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Meet the Researcher: Brianna Chance ’23, Music

Brianna Chance '23 (SFA) roots her research in the experiences of people of color in the arts world.

Police with batons attack pro-democracy demonstrators in Belarus.

New Study Examines Civil Society’s Effect on Mass Violence

UConn researcher Evan Perkoski discusses his work examining the role civil society can play in preventing - or perpetrating - mass killings.

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Provost Lejuez Back In the Classroom

Provost Carl Lejuez is not only tackling the considerable administrative responsibilities of his post - he's also back in the classroom, teaching undergraduates this semester.

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Not Your Typical Fall Semester

UConn's students, faculty, and staff are meeting the challenge of a semester no one could have expected.

A screen shot depicting students using the Refreshr video app.

Student-Launched Platform Supporting Mental Well-Being with Positive Messages from Peers

Two UConn students have launched a social app they hope will make college students around the country feel more connected and supported.

Stretching Makes the Superconductor

Superconductors could make everything from the power grid to personal computers more efficient. UConn researcher Ilya Sochnikov and his students are working to better understand these materials.

A photo collage showing the finalists in this year's Wolff New Venture Competition.

Five UConn-Affiliated Startups Vie For Recognition, Funding at Prestigious Wolff Competition

UConn-affiliated startups in fields ranging from medicine to fish food are finalists in this year's Wolff New Venture Competition.

University seals were installed over the entrances to the north and south reading rooms at the Wilbur Cross Building. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Letter from Provost Lejuez on the Spring 2021 Semester

A letter from Provost Carl Lejuez outlining decisions made regarding the Spring 2021 semester.

Noah Sobel-Pressman, the student who had the "crazy idea" for the Student Venture Fund.

Meet the Researcher: Noah Sobel-Pressman ’21, Entrepreneurship

Noah Sobel-Pressman '21 (BUS) is putting his interests in entrepreneurship to use, and in doing so is giving a boost to his fellow students.

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Evolution on the Smallest of Scales Smooths Out the Patchwork Patterns of Where Animals and Plants Live

The next time you find yourself counting down the hours for your car to reach its destination, notice the natural patterns scrolling by your window. Many of these patterns reflect the hidden hand of evolution.