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Invasion of the Body-Snatching Fungus

UConn researchers recently documented a gory and fascinating relationship between periodical cicadas and a fungus that infects them.

Packed lunch. (Shutterstock Photo)

Healthy Drink Can Pack a Punch in Preschooler’s Lunch

'It is much easier than parents may think to pack a healthy lunch,' says postdoc Maria Romo-Palafox, author of a new study.

Thomas Bora, a sophomore music major, plays the guitar at “Jazz Night at the Ballard,”on Feb. 20, 2018. (Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

All That Jazz

Student photographer Garrett Spahn takes us to this week's 'Jazz Night at the Ballard.'

New Program Trains Students to Provide Integrated Care

The Integrating Care Across the Lifespan program will increase behavioral health practices for underserved populations throughout regions of the state by increasing the number of social work professionals entering the behavioral health field.

Cover of 'Where the Wild Things Are,' ©1963 by Maurice Sendak, copyright renewed 1991 by Maurice Sendak. Used with permission from HarperCollins Children’s Books.

UConn Archives to House Maurice Sendak Artwork

The finished artwork for his published books and other materials created by leading children's book artist the late Maurice Sendak will be hosted and maintained at the University.

Students listening to a lecture in Laurel Hall on Feb. 8, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Revamping, Reducing Student Fees

UConn has revamped its system of student fees and eliminated several categories that added costs for students in specific majors or for certain classes’ academic materials beyond textbooks. The UConn Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to accept President Susan Herbst’s recommendations to streamline the fee system as based on a report from a Student […]

The new UConn Bookstore at the Hartford campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Bookstore Deal with B&N Generating Millions for Scholarships

Barnes & Noble College has achieved significant savings for students and paid more than $9 million so far to the University.

(left to right) Kenneth Best, and Julie (Stagis) Bartucca ’10 (BUS, CLAS), of University Communications at UConn located in the Lakeside Building are taping a podcast about life on campus on Feb. 15, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Can You Hear Us Now? New Podcast Focuses on UConn

'UConn 360' explores a new way to tell the story of UConn.

Dr. Robert Kelly, left, with Gopinath Rajadinakaran, an MBA/PhD student helping Oral Fluid Dynamics commercialize an artificial salivary gland (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Health Startup Patents Artificial Salivary Gland

Dr. J. Robert Kelly, a professor of reconstructive sciences at the UConn School of Dental Medicine has patented his artificial salivary gland design through his startup, Oral Fluid Dynamics, and the support of the University.

Sixth-graders work on writing projects with teacher Kim Albro at Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in Hartford on Dec. 14, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Students in Poverty Less Likely to be Identified as Gifted

The fact that high-potential students in poverty are less likely to be recognized and served in programs for the gifted may increase, rather than decrease, social inequities, according to a new UConn study.