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UConn Ranked #1 for Gluten-free Dining Options

UConn is ranked #1 in Udi's list of the Top 10 Gluten Free Accommodating Colleges for 2014.

Students saw the inside of a large storage building during a tour of a fertilizer plant at the Farmers Cooperative Company in Farnhamville, Iowa. (Photo courtesy of Tom Morris)

Learning About Agricultural Production in America’s Heartland

Six UConn students learned firsthand about how America produces its food, and why getting it from farm to table is a complex process.

Dee Rowe, former head coach of men's basketball and now special adviser to Athletics, speaks at the tribute to former head coach Jim Calhoun. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Dee Rowe Benefits from Personalized Cancer Treatment at UConn Health

Former head coach of men's basketball Dee Rowe made an excellent recovery from melanoma after receiving a vaccine developed at UConn Health.

Jason Henderson, associate professor of plant science and landscape architecture, and Ph.D. student Julie Campbell, check a plot of turf for crabgrass and weeds on June 6, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Quest for Pesticide-Free Playing Fields

UConn researchers are exploring alternative techniques for maintaining turf, in light of restrictions on the use of pesticides.

David Naumec ’00 (CLAS), military historian with the Pequot Museum examines an iron artifact found on a Pequot War battlefield. (Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center Photo)

Recreating the History of the Pequot War

Archaeologists are uncovering evidence that is reshaping the story of a series of battles fought in Connecticut nearly 400 years ago.

Charitable Giving Hinges on Perception of ‘Worthiness’

Charities assisting people perceived as responsible for their plight may have difficulty attracting donations, says a new study.

Silhouette of smoke stacks smoking up to the sky at sunset (iStock Photo)

Regulating Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Law professor Joe MacDougald discusses a recent Supreme Court decision that challenges the EPA’s authority to regulate emissions from power plants.

The UConn wordmark, in white on a navy background.

UConn Trustees Approve FY ’15 Budget

The Board approved a $1.18 billion budget for 2014-15 this week that adds new faculty, increases financial aid, and includes Next Generation Connecticut projects.

Dennis D'Amico, assistant professor of animal science, speaks about cheese making and food safety at the W.B. Young Building. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Ensuring the Safety of Artisan Cheese

Animal science professor Dennis D’Amico helps owners of small dairies comply with federal food safety regulations.

Building a Diverse Organization, One Prayer at a Time

A UConn researcher finds that religious practices can bind groups with diverse members.