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Roosevelt’s Warm Alliance and the Cold War

In a new book, historian Frank Costigliola argues that Franklin Roosevelt’s sudden death in 1945 changed the temperature of U.S.-Soviet relations.

Hollin Abraham: Breaking Boundaries

As a minority in a male-dominated field, this chemical engineer works to pave the way for future female scientists.

Janet Paulsen, a graduate student, in the lab on Feb. 21, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Grad Student Earns Award Nomination for Work Fighting Infectious Diseases

A graduate student in pharmaceutical sciences who is helping develop new drugs to fight potentially life-threatening infectious diseases is among nine UConn finalists for a 2012 Women of Innovation Award.

UConn Husky Bhangra performs at Asian Nite 2012 on Feb. 25, 2012. (Max Sinton for UConn)

Asian Night at the Jorgensen Plays to an Appreciative Crowd

Performers representing the Asian American Cultural Center provided an evening of memorable entertainment.

Rece Davis, left, plays a game called "Know your Teammates" with Alex Oriakhi, and Jeremy Lamb during the broadcast of EPSN College Gameday from Gampel Pavilion on Feb. 25, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Behind the Scenes at ESPN College GameDay Basketball

GameDay telecasts live from Gampel Pavilion this weekend showcased UConn students' enthusiasm for their team before a national television audience.

Photo of an iPhone displaying m.uconn.edu.

UConn’s Homepage Gets a Mobile Makeover

The University recently launched a new official mobile homepage, to serve as an entry point for UConn mobile resources.

Tom Worthley, assistant extension professor in the department of extension in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources,reaches for a berry on Japanese Barberry bush in the UConn forest near Horsebarn Hill. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Controlling Japanese Barberry Helps Stop Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases

The UConn Forest provides an ecological classroom to study the spread of the invasive Barberry plant.

Bottle of water being poured into a glass.

Even Mild Dehydration Can Alter Mood

Recent studies out of UConn’s Human Performance Laboratory show that even mild dehydration can cause headaches, concentration problems, and fatigue.

Ethan Butler '12 (ENG) enjoyed himself in the high pressure process of judging. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

What’s the Scoop?

Members of the Class of 2012 have achieved many great things during their time at UConn. Now added to the list, creation of the first Senior Scoop ice cream flavor.

Marissa Guches'13 (CLAS), an outfielder for the Huskies softball team, is congratulated by President Susan Herbst for being among the more than 300 student-athletes who have attained at least a 3.0 grade-point average within the past academic year. The student-athletes were recognized on Feb. 11 for their success in the classroom during halftime of the women's basketball team game against Georgetown. (Steve Slade '89(SFA)for UConn)

Celebrating the Student Side of Student-Athlete Success

More than 300 student-athletes were recognized recently for academic excellence.