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UConn Student Justin Fargo Went from Family iPhone-Fixer to Small Business Cybersecurity Champion

'There is a massive shortage of security professionals, and the opportunity for information security-related roles is only increasing'

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Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Spotted Lanternfly

As this invasive insect native to parts of Asia becomes more and more prevalent in Connecticut, UConn Extension experts share important information with Connecticut residents

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School of Dental Medicine Achieves Record Research Funding

The School received its highest ever amount of new research funding in FY26, totaling $17.75 million

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Students Help Students in Hands-on Chemical Engineering Course

The course offers students the opportunity to develop educational content for future semesters, gaining perspective outside of a lecture hall

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Breathing Without Brakes

UConn researchers reveal unexpected cause of Rett syndrome symptoms

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CT Occupational Disease Report is Accompanied by New Prevention Guide for the Workplace

Labor Day release of annual report prepared by UConn School of Medicine highlights reported occupational illness trends and gives workplace safety and health committees practical tools for prevention

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UConn Professor Takes on HIV/AIDS Denialists Yet Again

Kalichman talked with UConn Today about AIDS denialism, his recent research, and where we go from here

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UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Sept. 8

UConn will conduct its Fall 2026 emergency alert system test on September 8

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‘A Drive to be Successful’ – A Conversation with Coach Jason Candle and Provost Pamir Alpay

UConn's new head football coach says the foundation of achievement is built day by day

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Renowned Expert Elevates UConn Quantum Research

Physicist Dmitri Kharzeev set to advance the University’s Quantum Alliance and support key research initiatives