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Musician Little Richard performs on the recording studio at a microphone and piano in circa 1959.

UConn Historian Considers the Legacy of Little Richard, Architect of Rock ‘n’ Roll

UConn historian Jeffrey Ogbar discusses the career and legacy of pioneering rock 'n' roll artist Little Richard.

3D rendered Illustration, visualisation of a anatomically correct Mitochondrion, a organelle of most eukaryotic and other cells

Researchers Explore Potential Treatment for Mitochondrial Diseases

Researchers studying severe illnesses like muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease are intrigued by a group of compounds that may work to protect the body's cells.

A diverse array of fish in the ocean.

Ancient Records Suggest Future Declines in Tropical Oceans

Researchers say some of the decline in ocean biodiversity is naturally occurring - but that human activity is making it worse.

President Katsouleas talks with students about the Climate Strike outside Gulley Hall on Sept. 20, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

If You Have Eco-Anxiety, This Class is For You

Students who took UConn's first-ever class on the Anthropocene say the experience helped them better understand the challenges facing the planet.

Army and Air Force ROTC members salute the flag on the Great Lawn

Memorial Day and UConn: War and Peace Through the Decades

Memorial Day is an opportunity to reflect on the UConn students, faculty, and alumni who have served in the military.

a dental student

From The Rent to Dental School

Paul Nwokeji '15 (CLAS) has taken his passion and dedication from the gridiron to the UConn School of Dental Medicine.

Two sets of imagery from brain analyses

The Reproducibility Crisis Might Be All in Your … Software

UConn researchers say that software may be partly the cause for many science experiments' inability to be repeated.

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

UConn to Pilot Test-Optional Admissions Process

UConn will pilot a test-optional undergraduate admissions process for the next three application periods.

UConn Faculty Members Win Prestigious Research Awards

Seven UConn faculty members have been named National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) award winners.

UConn COVID-19 Town Hall 5/20/20

University leaders will hold a "town hall"-style meeting on May 20 to address questions about the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.