University News

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Finding Healing: UConn Leads National Study Effort for Survivors of State-Sponsored Torture

Using quantitative data to show the scale, challenges, and capacity to effectively heal and serve victims

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New Geroscience Program Delves Into the Mysteries of Aging

'Our goal is to give as many students as possible a greater appreciation and understanding of aging'

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UConn Simplifying Process for Students to Seek Readmission After Academic Dismissal

Previously, students who were academically dismissed could apply for readmission after two semesters away. This change reduces that to one semester

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Suschana

$1 Million and Counting in Free Community Care by UConn Students

Since 2007 the Urban Service Track/AHEC Scholars at UConn have been providing critical health care access to underserved Connecticut citizens directly inside their communities as they train together to be the next generation of well-rounded primary care and health care professionals

Douglas Casa at NATA Hall of Fame Induction

Douglas Casa Inducted into National Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame

Casa is an internationally recognized expert in exertional heat stroke to prevent sudden death during physical activity

Dr. Laurencin wins Gold Key award

UConn Professor Cato T. Laurencin to Receive Sigma Xi Gold Key Award

On November 16 Dr. Cato T. Laurencin, University Professor and Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, will receive the Gold Key Award from the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society.

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UConn Storrs Campus Awarded Prestigious Arboretum Accreditation

'It is a special honor to be a steward of our campus landscapes'

Dean Ofer Harel hands out diplomas at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony one in Gampel Pavilion.

Ofer Harel Named Dean of UConn’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 

Harel will lead the University’s largest college, serving 10,000 undergraduates,1,700 graduate students, and 950 faculty and staff over all five UConn campuses

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UConn 360 Podcast Returns With New Episodes

English professor Victoria Ford Smith and golf coach Dave Pezzino were the first two guests on the relaunched podcast

Evan Lentz, UConn Extension educator, in the growing UConn orchard. (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

UConn Orchard Grows Thanks to Local Farmer

'These fruit trees are the first step in getting the fruit program back up and running'