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Goldwater scholars Pat Lenehan '15 (CLAS), left, Peter Larson '15 (CANR) and Michael Cantara '16 (ENG) on March 24, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Signing up for Affordable Health Care. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Helping the Uninsured

Nine pharmacy students are helping people enroll for health insurance as part of the Affordable Care Act.

How Colleges Can Deal with the Shortage of Nursing Professors

The nursing faculty shortage affects the production of an adequate nursing workforce and, consequently, the nation’s health.

Diaries of a Cold War Diplomat

George Kennan was a key figure in 20th-century U.S.-Soviet relations. A UConn history professor has edited his diaries.

An exterior view of the Henry Ruthven Monteith Building.

Monteith Renovations Given Go-ahead

The project will create much-needed 'swing space' for offices and classrooms during the renovations of other buildings.

Young Breast Cancer Survivor Thanks UConn Health Docs

Abbie O’Brien, the mother of three young children, is grateful to the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center team for helping her successfully battle the disease.

James Kaufman, professor of educational psychology, on Feb. 25, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Creativity Expert James Kaufman Joins UConn Faculty

Kaufman, from California State, joins a group of renowned creativity scholars in the Neag School of Education.

Astronaut Rick Mastracchio participates in a 5-hour, 28-minute spacewalk, as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. (Photo/NASA)

NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio to Receive Honorary Degree

Mastracchio and seven other distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees during Commencement ceremonies in May.

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UConn Reads: Create Your Own Memoir

This year's UConn Reads contest presents students with the challenge, 'Render your life.'

Rube Goldberg Contest 2014. (Ryan Gilmour/UConn Photo)

Zipping a Zipper the Goldberg Way

High school students brought their Rube Goldberg devices to Storrs to demonstrate creative solutions to a nationwide challenge.