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Two Alums Take a Bow (Wow) as Mascot’s New Vets
Diagnosis: The 80-lb. purebred Siberian Husky, born in October 2013, is still as sociable and energetic as he was when he was introduced in early 2014 as a 15-lb. puppy.
Don’t Trust Me? Let’s Dance
New research quantifying the effects of synchronized movement is designed to better understand how it can drive social behavior and attitudes.
Studying Silversides
Marine scientist Hannes Baumann is studying how Atlantic Silverside fish are reacting to climate change and other human-caused changes in coastal waters.
Former Husky to Start in MLB All-Star Game
George Springer is the third alum named to Mid-Summer Classic, following Walt Dropo of the Boston Red Sox in 1950 and Charles Nagy of the Cleveland Indians in 1996.
The Stars Align, and Astronomers Sharpen Hubble’s Gaze
By applying computational analysis to images from a gravitational lens, astronomers have been able to see clear pictures of the distant universe.
Op-ed: Unprepared for the ‘Silver Tsunami’ of Older Adults Living with Cancer
Planning for the health care needs of aging cancer survivors represents a significant public health challenge.
Mystic Aquarium Chooses UConn as Research Base
A longstanding collaboration between UConn and Mystic Aquarium was recently solidified with a new agreement making the Avery Point campus the official home to the Aquarium's team of researchers.
Finding Common Ground: Opera and Baseball
The UConn baseball team and UConn's opera company spent some time on each other's turf this year, and found they have much in common.
Gluten-Free and Worry-Free: Pasta Business Gets Help from MBA Student
MBA student Shirley Tarabochia helped the founder of a gluten-free pasta business upgrade his business practices.
McHugh Stepping Down as UConn Board Chair
After eight years serving as chair of the University's Board of Trustees during a period of great growth and success, Larry McHugh will step down at the end of his current term. He will continue to serve, however, until Gov. Malloy nominates a successor.