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Three Things to Avoid to Keep Heart Disease at Bay

'You can’t go wrong by substituting saturated fats and sugar products with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fewer calories.' – UConn Health cardiologist Dr. Aseem Vashist.

Rip Hamilton's No. 32 has been retired and raised to the rafters by the Detroit Pistons. He is the first UConn men's basketball alum to be so honored by an NBA team. (Athletic Communications File Photo)

Former UConn All-American Honored In Detroit

Rip Hamilton's No. 32 has been retired and raised to the rafters by the Detroit Pistons. He is the first UConn men's basketball alum to be so honored by an NBA team.

Cinthia Satornino, assistant professor of marketing. (Nathan Oldham, School of Business/UConn Photo)

National Advocate for Hispanic Students to Continue Her Work at UConn

A newly hired marketing professor is committed to boosting the success of Hispanic students in completing their college degree.

Former UConn standout Roisin Upton '16 (ED) swings at the ball during a game against Hong Kong in South Africa in January. Since graduating, Upton traded her UConn blue jersey for the green of the Irish National Team.

Field Hockey Alum Swaps UConn Blue for Irish Green

Former Husky standout Roisin Upton '16 (ED) is living her dream playing for the Irish National Field Hockey Team.

Guest artist Michael Lewis (Harry Fatt) is the union leader in Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s production of 'Waiting for Lefty' by Clifford Odets, onstage through March 5 at Nafe Katter Theatre. (Gerry Goodstein for UConn)

Stage Left: Playwright Enters as CRT Director

Michael Bradford directs the Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of two one-act plays, headlined by 'Waiting for Lefty,' which opens today.

Sick man in bed holding thermometer. (Juan Silva via Getty Images)

Flu Season Forecast: Several More Weeks to Go

With this year's flu season currently at its peak, an infectious diseases specialist at UConn Health says it's not too late to get vaccinated.

Artist's impression of the renovated Gant Southwest Corner Lobby.

Gant Science Complex to Undergo Major Renovation

The Board of Trustees has approved an $85 million budget for improvements to the Edward V. Gant Building to support the University’s expanded enrollment and research in STEM fields.

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UConn Seeks to Involve More Undergraduates in University Governance

A proposal presented to the Board of Trustees calls for students to have standing positions on the board's committees dealing with finance and student life.

Men's soccer head coach Ray Reid speaks with Adria Beso Marco. (File Photo by Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Coach Ray Reid Makes Another Gift Toward Soccer Stadium

'I am a firm believer in people giving back to special places that are important to them,' says Reid.

Dr. Bruce Liang, center, reviews a patient's case with physicians from the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center. (Lanny Nagler for UConn Health Center)

Small Molecule, Big Hope for Healing Advanced Heart Failure

A new medication for advanced heart failure that is based on a small molecule is under development at UConn Health. It has the advantage that it doesn't lower blood pressure.