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Close-up of the Declaration of Independence. (Getty Images)

America’s Ongoing Struggle for Equal Rights

'Our contradictions are built into our political DNA,' says UConn historian Richard D. Brown.

Connecticut Writing Project participants at a National Writing Project Spring Meeting in Washington, D.C. From left: Danielle Pieratti, English teacher at South Windsor High School and Writing Program Leader for the CWP; Jeffrey D. Wilhelm, professor of English Education and director of the Boise State Writing Project; and Elizabeth Simison, English teacher at Bacon Academy in Colchester and adjunct in English at UConn.

Improving the Teaching of Writing

More than 525 Connecticut teachers have attended a Connecticut Writing Project Summer Institute since it began 35 years ago.

Jeffrey Ogbar, professor of history, stands near graffiti art at the Heaven Skatepark in Hartford on July 12, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

In Tupac’s Life, the Struggles and Triumphs of a Generation

Beyond his commercial success, Tupac Shakur's life can be thought of as a metaphor for a generation of African-American youth, says history professor Jeffrey Ogbar. The biopic 'All Eyez on Me' opens today.

An e-cigarette smoker. (Getty Images/Martina Paraninfi)

E-cigarettes ‘Potentially as Harmful as Tobacco Cigarettes’

UConn chemists’ novel device quickly detects carcinogenic chemicals and DNA damage from e-cigarette vapor.

Puerto Rican citizen gestures during political rally in 2012. AP/Ricardo Arduengo

Op-ed: Puerto Rico Votes on Statehood – Fifth Time’s the Charm?

National surveys demonstrate that most Americans do not know much about the political status of Puerto Ricans, and only 40 percent would support statehood for the island.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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