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The official 2013 UConn Senior Scoop flavor at the Dairy Bar on Jan. 25, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

New Senior Scoop Flavor Minted

The Class of 2013 Senior Scoop flavor made its debut at One Ton Sundae, and is available at the UConn Dairy Bar.

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy press conference announcing a new initiative with The University of Connecticut.

UConn, State Officials Announce Launch of ‘Next Generation Connecticut’ Initiative

The groundbreaking proposal would dramatically transform UConn STEM research and academics.

Data security

UConn Offers Range of Resources to Promote Data Privacy and Security

From everyday business practices to planning for an emergency, UConn is helping members of the university community protect the security of electronic data.

A view of an iPad with Khmer language questionaire at Khmer Health Advocates in West Hartford on Dec. 18, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Improving Health Care for Cambodian-Americans

Two UConn faculty members are using innovative techniques to improve health care for Cambodian Americans who suffered under the Khmer Rouge.

Facebook main webpage on Google Chrome browser on LCD screen

UConn Study: Some People Find Facebook More Entertaining Than Others

Communication professor David Atkin found that more people look to Facebook for entertainment than to communicate with others.

Kentwood Wells, professor and department head of ecology and evolutionary biology on Jan. 15, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Biologist Honored for Seminal Paper on Social Behavior of Frogs

A frequently cited 1977 paper by Kentwood Wells is being honored by the Animal Behaviour Society with an essay on its impact.

Student Health Services cold and flu kit on Jan. 18, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student Health Services Offers Tips to Avoid Catching, Spreading the Flu

University officials are publicizing the availability of flu shots at Student Health Services, disinfecting points of contact, and urging people to stay away from campus when sick or recovering.

Researchers Find Possibility of Change in Children Previously Diagnosed with Autism

The UConn-led study holds out hope that for some children, the diagnosis may not be lifelong.

Photo of a light bulb in a plant pot with the UConn logo representing going green.

UConn Earns Top Score in Third Annual GreenMetric World Ranking

The University scored particularly high in the education category, which includes sustainability courses, research, and outreach.

Andrew Pask, associate professor of Molecular & Cell Biology working in his lab. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Mouse Mutant Opens New Path for Birth Defect Research

With funding from NIH, biologist Andrew Pask is researching a common birth defect found in boys.