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Emily Armstrong, second from left, in a class on Sept. 17, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Emily Armstrong

'Being a Husky means taking the competitive edge acquired on the field and bringing it into the classroom.' – Emily Armstrong '16 (ED)

A teen looks out from behind a fence. (iStock Photo)

Crossover Youth: From Child Welfare to Juvenile Justice

A new UConn study finds that youth with a history of child welfare involvement are more likely to have contact with the juvenile court system.

Dr. Cato Laurencin at his office at UConn Health in Farmington. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Confronting Issues of Race in the Medical Community

Dr. Cato Laurencin reflects on issues raised by the use of HeLa cells for medical research.

Flags signed with messages from UConn students line the grass outside the Student Union by Fairfield Way to raise awareness for suicide prevention on September 19, 2011. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn File Photo)

Suicide Prevention: Show That You Care

Social work dean Nina Heller, a specialist in suicide prevention, discusses how to help someone who is considering suicide.

The Book of Deuteronomy from the Hebrew Bible. Students can study Biblical or Modern Hebrew in courses affiliated with the Center for Judaic Studies. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

Judaism Faculty Lead Community Conversations

'People come with questions about Judaism that they’ve just been dying to ask someone,' says UConn's Jeffrey Shoulson of the discussions at local synagogues, community centers, and libraries.

Detail from 'Spore Trap 2,' oil on linen with wood panel support, by Donald Moffett. (Courtesy of Contemporary Art Galleries)

Painting at the Very Edge of Art

The Contemporary Art Galleries' latest exhibition explores a new interest in abstraction among young artists.

Graduate students in engineering socialize during an ice cream social hour. (Christopher LaRosa/UConn Photo)

Sage Advice for Graduate Students: Be Social

The Student Association of Graduate Engineers emphasizes social interaction as an important part of professional development.

Illustration depicting election day at a polling station. (IStock Image)

Business School to Offer Program for Voter Registrars

The School of Business will offer classes in a new professional development program that will lead to certification for Connecticut's voter registrars.

Sarah Nolen '15 MFA, left, Ceili Clemens '01 (SFA), and Lucia Rich, a professional performer, operate the puppet 'Aya' during a rehearsal for 'Unfolding the Story: A Journey of Her Own' at the Studio Theater on Sept. 11, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Original Puppet Production ‘Unfolds’ a Woman’s Journey

'Unfolding' by UConn puppeteer Margarita Blush explores the themes of women’s wisdom and empowerment.

SNAP Participants Get Enough Calories, Insufficient Healthy Food

A new UConn study shows that the federal nutrition assistance program alleviates hunger but falls short on dietary quality.