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Eric Kruger Named as UConn’s New VP of Facility Services and University Planning

Eric Kruger, currently UConn Health’s vice president for facilities development and operations, will oversee the comprehensive planning and management of all facilities operations and the physical infrastructure of all UConn campuses

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Virus vs. Bacteria: Phages Prove Effective at Killing Pathogens in Milk

Food microbiologist Dennis D’Amico demonstrated that bacteriophages can effectively reduce the amount of common foodborne pathogens in milk

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Searching for a Universal Principle for Unconventional Superconductivity

'Now that we have a system that's much more tunable, the hope is that we can get our hands on that universal principle, which is still missing'

Tagatose, a sugar alternative

UConn Study Shows Tagatose May Combat Antibiotic-Resistant C. difficile Infections

The results demonstrated that tagatose consumption not only proved safe for animals but also significantly reduced infection symptoms and severity

UConn Health Recognized Among America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 by Forbes

Among the 701 best companies in America, UConn Health ranked 150th and placed second among seven Connecticut organizations.

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Parents Can Soon Use QR Codes to Reveal Heavy Metal Content in Baby Food

It’s impossible to eliminate heavy metals from baby food entirely, but testing can help consumers make informed decisions

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A Message from President Maric

An update on the University’s budget and request for state support in the next two fiscal years

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What to Know About Pneumonia as Pope Francis Is Hospitalized

UConn Health experts say vaccinations – not just pneumococcal – are key to avoiding serious illness

Alan Thacker Busby being recognized by UConn Leadership

UConn Firsts: The First Black Student

In 1914, Alan Thacker Busby quietly made history when he became the first Black student to enroll at the school that today is the University of Connecticut

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Machine Learning Powers Detection of Contamination, Spoilage in Dairy, Meat

This new technology can detect eight different pathogenic and spoilage bacteria in milk in just two hours with more than 98% accuracy