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International Student Inspired by U.S. Education System
International student Wei 'Toby' Xinhai has found that living in a Learning Community has helped him make UConn his second home.
February 12, 2018 | Eli Freund
Figure Skating by the Book
As Olympic figure skating events begin in Pyeongchang, UConn professor Jaci VanHeest discusses the science behind the artistry of today’s elite figure skaters.
February 9, 2018 | Kim Krieger
Student-Athlete Strong: Ashley Rich
'Nothing compares to the feeling of celebrating a season’s worth of hard work,' says student-athlete Ashley Rich, a member of the National Championship field hockey team who also maintains a GPA of above 3.9.
February 9, 2018 | Susan Twiss
Temporary Changes to Calhoun Way Traffic Patterns to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Starting Friday, Feb. 9, Calhoun Way will be limited to one-way traffic westbound from Hillside Road to the Gampel Service Drive access road behind the pavilion.
February 8, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz
What Makes the Bacteria Behind Lyme Disease Tick?
UConn Health researchers are advancing understanding of how the bacteria transmits disease, pointing to the potential for ultimately developing therapeutics to target this system.
February 8, 2018 | Jessica McBride, Office of the Vice President for Research
Proposal to Streamline Fees Would Reduce Student Costs
More than 10,000 UConn students across campuses would see their costs reduced, as part of a review committee’s recommendations to rationalize the University’s system of fees.
February 6, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz
The Polo Express
Take a peek at the combined UConn Men's and Women's Polo team competing against a team from the University of Kentucky at the Horsebarn Hill Arena on Feb. 3.
February 6, 2018 | Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)
Bringing Black Issues in Philosophy to the Blogosphere
UConn philosophy professor and editor Lewis Gordon says the new blog aims to provide a forum for examining questions and issues that the global community of black philosophers cares about.
February 6, 2018 | Kenneth Best
Fertility Study Offers Unexpected Lead on Dwarfism
In the most common type of dwarfism, the fibroblast growth factor receptor is always 'on' so bones don’t grow enough. UConn Health researchers found a way to block that function in the lab.
February 5, 2018 | Kim Krieger
Tons of Ice Cream
UConn's time-honored tradition of eating ice cream outside in the middle of winter.
February 5, 2018 | Eric Yang '21 (ACES)