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A device to analyze blood for sickle cell disease on Oct. 13, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

An Easy Test for Sickle Cell Disease

A new device that can be attached to a smartphone uses magnetism to detect sickle cell disease – a critical need in regions of the world where advanced technology and training are scarce.

Natalie Munro, professor of anthropology, at her lab in Beach Hall on Oct. 20, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Bare Bones Approach to Understanding Human Behavior

Anthropologist Natalie Munro has assembled a collection of animal bones from archaeological digs and recent roadkill for teaching students about long ago societies.

A student rests under a tree on the Great Lawn at the Storrs campus. (UConn File Photo)

Climate Change Could Affect Fall Foliage Timing

A century from now, autumn in New England may happen earlier in some places and later in others, according to a new UConn study.

Amit Savkar, assistant professor-in-residence of math, tapes a lecture using Lightboard technology on Sept. 18, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Lighting up Lectures with UConn’s Newest Teaching Tool

The new Lightboard technology enables faculty to face students while drawing or writing information as they would on a chalkboard or whiteboard.

President Bill Clinton, center, receives an award from former Senator Christopher Dodd, left, and Helena Folks, chair of the national advisory board during the ceremony to award the Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights held at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 15, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

President Clinton Awarded Dodd Prize for Human Rights

Clinton was one of two recipients honored during a ceremony for the 20th anniversary of the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center at UConn.

An aerial view of the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Inside the UConn Basketball Champions Center

Take a tour of the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center, one of the premier basketball training facilities in the nation.

Erin Cox, an outreach coordinator and psychologist at Counseling and Mental Health Services speaks during a discussion on campus safety, emergency training and mental health issues held at the School of Business board room on Oct. 14, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Leaders, Students Discuss Campus Safety Preparations

The roundtable discussion, held Wednesday, comes in the wake of several shootings in recent weeks on college campuses nationwide.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Innovation Partnership Building on Oct. 14, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Breaks Ground for New Technology Park

State lawmakers and industry representatives were on hand to celebrate the start of construction for the Tech Park's first structure, the Innovation Partnership Building.

A device to evaluate concussions is demonstrated by Rohin Thomas '17 (CAHNR), left, and Sarah Attanasio '16 (CAHNR). (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Assessing Traumatic Brain Injuries

UConn researchers are testing a new device that can quickly assess concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.

The parade during Huskies Forever Weekend on Oct. 11, 2015. (Roger Castonguay for UConn)

Huskies On Parade

The annual Parade on Oct. 11, part of Huskies Forever Weekend, was the kickoff for a week of Homecoming activities for UConn Nation.