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Peter Turchin, professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology in his office in the Torrey Life Sciences building. (Sheila Foran/UConn Photo)

A Mathematical Approach to History

Biologist Peter Turchin has developed a mathematical model that can accurately predict the rise and fall of major civilizations.

Men's basketball standout Shabazz Napier '14 (CLAS) walks across the floor at Gampel Pavilion after receiving his diploma, during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on May 11. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three National Champions, Three Perfect APR Scores

Men's basketball, women's basketball, and field hockey had 1000 scores in 2012-13.

Construction Underway for Canton Medical Building

The new UConn Health facility will offer urgent care and family practice services and create up to 40 new jobs.

Protecting Endangered Sea Turtles and the Local Fishing Industry

UConn alum Jesse Senko '06 (CANR) is developing novel solutions that help both the sea turtles and the fishermen of Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

Rick Mastracchio '82 (ENG) brought a new perspective to his Commencement speech, which he delivered to graduates of the School of Engineering from the International Space Station. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

A Commencement Speech from Space

NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio '82 (ENG) presented a unique perspective in his address to UConn engineering graduates.

Senior chemical engineering student Derek Chhiv, right, discusses with Professor Anson Ma his group's prototype for an artificial kidney. The prototype was generated through 3-D printing. (Al Ferreira for UConn)

Students Design Artificial Kidney with 3-D Printing

Senior engineering students worked with Professor Anson Ma and a commercial 3-D technology company to design an artificial kidney.

Six Husky Teams Recognized for Excellence in Academics

Each year, the NCAA honors teams with APRs in the top 10 percent of their respective sports.

This Side of Survival

When he was 17, John Tartaglio lost both his legs. Earlier this month, he graduated from UConn with an MBA. Read his story.

Justin Xu, a Ph.D. student in actuarial science, talks to Matt Phelan, a Wall Street stockbroker, about the National Retirement Sustainability Index project Xu has developed. Phelan is working with the Goldenson Center to help design, price, and market a patented insurance product. (Christine Buckley/UConn Photo)

Financial Research, Student Success Add Up in Actuarial Program

The actuarial science program is an example of how UConn students produce original research that can translate into real benefits for companies.

Brewing Coffee with Bluetooth

Four UConn engineering students modified a Keurig coffee maker with mobile features such as scheduling the brew for a specified time.