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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.

Mike Carson: Connected to Campus

Mike Carson: Connected to Campus

This senior is grateful for the opportunities presented to him throughout his past four years, and intends to stay connected to the UConn community well after graduation.

Fourth-graders perform an experiment with electromagnets at Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in Hartford on Dec. 14, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Sparkling New School for Hartford’s Gifted Students

The Renzulli Academy, launched by UConn together with Hartford Schools, is the first stand-alone, urban-based academy for gifted students in the nation.

Connecticut Invention Convention held last spring. More than 650 young inventors in grades K-8 participated in the event. (Christopher LaRosa/UConn photo)

New Scholarship to Honor Top K-12 Inventors

The scholarship will enable top participants in the Connecticut Invention Convention to take a college-level STEM course at no cost while attending high school.

An artist's vision for the future home of UConn baseball, the renovated J.O. Christian Field.

Athletics Establishes Stadium Enhancement Funds

Private fundraising will help upgrade athletic facilities for soccer, baseball, and softball.

Nurse attending to an elderly person.

School of Nursing Offers New Advanced Degree Program

The new four-year program, which focuses on advanced clinical practice, offers a variety of specialized tracks.

Warde J. Manuel.

UConn Names Warde Manuel Director of Athletics

Warde Manuel, Director of Athletics at the University at Buffalo, has been named UConn's new Director of Athletics.