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‘A Book That Changed My Life,’ The Short List

Find out which six titles made it to the UConn Reads short list.

Still frame from aerial video, UConn: The View From Above. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

UConn: The View From Above

See the Storrs campus from a fresh perspective.

The Connecticut State Capitol. (Peter Morenus/UConn photo)

UConn to Host 2014 Gubernatorial Debate

The Hartford Courant and FOX CT will partner with UConn for a live televised gubernatorial debate on Oct. 2.

‘A Book That Changed My Life,’ The Long List

The UConn Reads committee makes a first cut from among the 215 nominations this year.

Children displaced by fighting in South Sudan stand outside a tented school run by UNICEF. (UNICEF Photo)

Addressing the Global Impact of Violence on Children

A family studies professor says intervention is needed at a very early age to avoid perpetuating the effects of war and other forms of violence.

Dura Biotech (Christopher LaRosa/UConn Photo)

Tiny Heart Valve Has Big Potential for UConn Startup

A combination of biomedical engineering and sewing skills led to the development of a novel heart valve replacement that could save lives.

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Monitoring Work-related Illnesses in Connecticut

A recent UConn Health study shows the number of work-related illnesses in the state has declined but remains above the national average.

Jonathan the Husky dances with cheerleaders during the UConn Football pep rally held on Fairfield Way on Aug. 28. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Makeover of a Mascot

Jonathan the costumed mascot will have a new look when he meets and greets Husky fans at Rentschler Field today.

Community School of the Arts (Photo courtesy of CSA)

UConn Partners with Mansfield on Arts, Recreation Programs

UConn’s Community School of the Arts and the town’s Parks and Recreation Department are joining forces to provide programs to the community.

Regina Cusson, dean of nursing, left, Robin Froman, President Susan Herbst, and Provost Mun Choi at the President's office on Aug. 22, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

$2.3 M Pledge will Establish Endowed Chair in Nursing

The pledge, the largest to date for the School, comes from a couple with longstanding ties to the University.