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Expression of Solidarity

A candlelight procession to the accompaniment of Taiko drums was held on campus on March 28 to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Japan. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli

Riders Up!

UConn riders prepare to enter the arena on Horsebarn Hill Road for a dressage clinic held on March 27. Dressage is a French term that means ‘schooling.’ Photo by Lauren Cunningham

Study Hard

Seniors Maximilian Thiel, left, and Matt Burns study in the Chem Café. Photo by Ariel Dowski

Conference Highlights Latest Discoveries in Stem Cell Research

UConn was well represented at StemCONN 2011, a scientific symposium on stem cell research.

UConn Reactor Uses More Efficient Process to Make Biodiesel Fuel

The reactor provides training for students in biodiesel technology.

When Irish Eyes are Smiling …

In anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day, Ph.D. student Michelle (Mickey) Lyons offered a brief lesson in Gaelic. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli

Study: Connecticut’s Spending on Public Services Low Compared with Other States

A UConn economist says only three states spend a smaller percentage on public services.

Personality and Public Policy: The Connection

A new study says the surge in Iraq illustrates how an individual’s personality can affect history.

Construction to Begin on Nursing School’s New Wing

A major upgrade and expansion of Storrs Hall will begin with a groundbreaking on April 13.

More Health Center Research on Colorectal Cancer Link to Tobacco Use

Researchers at the UConn Health Center are learning more about different types of hard-to-detect indicators of colorectal cancer. In an article published in the February 2011 Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Dr. Joseph Anderson, associate professor of medicine, addresses different characteristics and classifications of lesions in the colon that can become cancerous. “The ones we call […]