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The Puppeteers of America on parade from South Campus to Storrs Downtown on Aug. 15, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

In Case You Missed It, Summer 2015

A chance to catch up with some highlights you may have missed this summer.

Research Suggests That School May Not Benefit High-Ability Students’ Reading Achievement

Does school matter? Most anyone’s response would be, unequivocally, yes. And yet startling results from a recent research study suggest that, depending on the ability of the student, the answer may not be quite so clear-cut.

Detail of a modern faucet head.

UConn Issues Water Supply Advisory

In light of current dry conditions, the University is asking users to take voluntary measures to save water.

More than 3,000 members of the UConn Class of 2019, part of the University's largest-ever freshman class, pose for a photo on the Great Lawn at the Storrs Campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn to Welcome Largest-ever Freshman Class

UConn welcomed thousands of new students this weekend, including 5,200 freshmen.

Derek Tata '16 (ENG), a resident assistant, directs cars at the North Campus Residence Halls on Aug. 23, 2013. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Students Returning to UConn Campuses This Week

Drivers and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution and allow extra time, as thousands of students begin arriving at Storrs and other UConn campuses for the start of the academic year.

A white blood cell. (iStock Photo)

UConn, JAX Genomic Medicine Announce Joint Center for Single Cell Genomics

The new center will represent the first JAX-UConn cooperative facility.

Dr. Pamela Moore, director of UConn Health Medical Services at Storrs Center, meets with a patient. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Storrs Center Physician Brings Experience, Empathy to Patient Care

Meet Dr. Pamela Moore, family physician and director of medical services at UConn Health in Storrs Center.

Jonathan XIV waits in Homer Babbidge Library for the students to return. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Jonathans: A Case of the Summertime Blues

Just one more week until the fall semester, and the Jonathans are excited. They've been lonely on campus this summer.

Spiritual Awareness Varies Throughout the Day

UConn researchers collected data on participants' spiritual awareness via smartphones.

UConn Reads 2015 - the short list. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Reads Short List: Race in America

Three striking works have been chosen as finalists to represent the theme of 'Race in America.'