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Connecticut manufacturing becomes increasingly high tech.

Connecticut’s Manufacturing Report Card

Manufacturing, despite a long decline, remains a vital part of the state's economy and promises to play a key role in its future, according to a new report released today.

Professor Albert Waugh (Archives and Special Collections Photo, UConn Libraries)

A (Former) Faculty Member’s Perspective on Finishing Finals

Final exams and those pesky blue books have been part of campus life for many decades, as a journal entry by former professor Albert Waugh demonstrates.

Kathleen Sanner, RN-BC, immunizes a patient at Student Health Services on Dec. 10, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Student Health Services Achieves Prestigious AAAHC Accreditation

UConn is one of only about 200 college health services nationwide to hold accreditation from the Association.

Anson Ma, assistant professor of chemical engineering in the lab on Nov. 29, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Engineer has NSF EAGER Award to Study Nanoparticle Flow in Bloodstream

Anson Ma's research will help determine whether nanoparticles can improve the delivery of cancer-fighting drugs to tumors.

Army boots.

UConn’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans Receives Grant from NBC Connecticut

The grant will be used to expand the program, which equips veterans to start and grow their own businesses.

Spencer Reese '13 (SFA), left, gives direction to Ryan Parseghian '14 (SFA) during a dress rehearsal for his opera on Dec. 1, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Student Writes, Directs Original Opera on Holocaust Theme

The opera by University Scholar Spencer Reese '13 (SFA), 'Always Hope,' premiered on Dec. 7 and 8 at the Jorgensen.

Karen Cordero, an earth science teacher at Bolton High School leads her class in a simulated county planning meeting on Nov. 28, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Offers Connecticut High School Students an Early College Experience

The oldest program of its kind in the U.S., UConn’s Early College Experience allows high schoolers access to UConn courses in a range of disciplines.

John Salamone, professor of psychology, at his office.(Peter Morenus / UConn Photo)

UConn Researcher: Dopamine Not About Pleasure (Anymore)

Contrary to a long-held scientific idea, psychologist John Salamone says an increasing number of studies show that the neurotransmitter has to do not with pleasure but with motivation.

Cancer and Aging Handbook written by Keith Bellizzi

Cancer, Aging, and Proper Care

The older you get, the more likely you are to develop cancer. A new book edited by faculty member and cancer survivor Keith Bellizzi explores the interface between cancer and aging.

UConn Women's Basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma announces a major new leadership conference to be held in April at a press conference held at the School of Business Building on Nov. 27, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

School of Business, Coach Auriemma Announce Premier Leadership Conference

The inaugural two-day conference featuring outstanding business leaders is set for April at the Mohegan Sun.