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Meet Jason Chang, First Head of New Social and Critical Inquiry Department

The professor of history and Asian American studies talks about the formation of his new department from “problem-based, solution-based academic units within the humanities, coming from intellectual traditions rooted in human struggle.”

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Create and Succeed: Werth Institute Program Building Record of Success Engaging, Uplifting First-Year Women Entrepreneurs

'Self-confidence develops from doing'

Students working in the Innovation Shop

Laying a Foundation of Innovation

Via the Innovation Shop, students can gain hands-on exposure and invaluable skills in a variety of engineering-related disciplines and fields on their way to a complete engineering education

Students receiving the COVID 19 vaccine at Hawley Armory on April 8, 2021. The rollout of the vaccines across the state in the spring helped set up a return to a more familiar university experience. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

New Study Provides Insight to Why Covid Vaccines Hit Some Harder than Others

From exercise to birth control, researchers found many factors contribute to vaccine side effects

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Berthold Awarded Fulbright Canada Distinguished Research Chair Award for This Academic Year

'We originally conceived of this as a study that extends into Canada, because Canada is the global leader of these community sponsorship initiatives'

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Electrical Aviation

UConn research is on the cutting edge of research into decarbonizing aviation

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Five Faculty Members Named Fulbright Scholars For 2024-25

Fulbright Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad

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New Study Reveals Relationship Between HIV Risk Factors for LGBTQ+ Youth

A new study has uncovered empirical evidence that shows the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing HIV risk factors

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CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2024

New educators join several CAHNR departments, bringing new expertise and fresh perspectives to an already thriving academic community

UConn Graduate Authors Book to Aid Communication Development

“Listening Ears” was published last year and aims to help children with their speech development