Out of the Blue

A student stands on a badminton court holding a championship trophy.

National Badminton Champ Thinh Nguyen Finds Joy in Fast, Strategic Play

“It’s a memory I’ll carry with me for a long time,” Nguyen said. “I had competed in two tournaments before and finished fourth both times, so winning this one felt especially meaningful. What made it even more special was knowing that I was able to contribute to UConn’s success and be part of bringing the championship back after 10 years.”

Tables and chairs in an empty library

Survey Finds K-12 Educators Self-Censor to Avoid Controversy over Book Selections

New toolkit from UConn English professors offers support for teachers and librarians who feel adrift in times of challenges over children’s literature

Ear ache

UConn Study Strongly Links Blood Prestin with Tinnitus

UConn Health researchers found elevated levels of the unique ear protein in individuals with tinnitus, a breakthrough they hope will spark larger studies and development of treatment

UConn 4-H decorations

From 4-H Member to Healthcare Leader: A Conversation with Davina Ferrero King

"My 4-H experience helped establish UConn in my mind as a place where I could continue growing academically, professionally, and personally."

Energy audit

Talent Incubator a Hit for Tech Park, Students, and Industry

The summer pilot program for first-year Huskies succeeded as an archetype for experiential learning opportunities

Jie Zhao is a second-year Ph.D. student in the UConn School of Social Work.

Bridging Policy and Technology: Social Work’s Zhao Explores Telehealth and Rural Substance Use Care

'When you change a policy, you're not just changing the policy itself, but everything downstream: how resources get allocated, how services get delivered, and ultimately, patient health outcomes'

Three people pose for a group photo in front of a brick wall.

UConn Scientists’ Startup Seeks to Advance Women’s Reproductive Healthcare

'Historically, women’s health has received insufficient attention in medical research and testing'

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Threads of Identity Celebrates Belonging and Culture in Storrs

The Threads of Identity exhibition celebrates the seven cultural centers on campus, promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging

A space telescope depicted with a colorful backdrop of stellar objects in the distance.

One Step Closer to a Fuller Picture of the Universe

'PRIMA will give us a new view to the universe, enabling observations of unprecedented sensitivity in the far-infrared'

People in a barn with sheep

Building Capacity for Livestock Production in Southern New England

More than 250 service providers and farmers actively participate in the Tri-State SARE project with the goal of building a stronger support system for livestock producers