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Study: Long Breaks Tied to Dip in Cognitive Test Performance
A joint UConn - University of Minnesota research study concludes that there may be some reality to the "summer slide" of dips in test scores following an extended break
January 8, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
How Political Influence Shapes Agricultural Expansion in the Amazon
A new study reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest
January 7, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Snapshot: Tracking Adorable Climate Change Indicators
American pikas are mountain-dwelling canaries in the coalmine for climate change
January 6, 2026 | Elaina Hancock
Study Underscores Role of Sleep in Reducing Toll of Social Adversity on Breast Cancer Survivors’ Health
Identifying factors that support recovery and well-being for survivors
January 6, 2026 | Danielle Faipler
UConn Senior Blends Disability Studies and Food Culture into Major Ready for Garnish
'Who knows? Cooking on Wheels may turn into more of a business selling adaptive cookware. The entrepreneurship possibilities are wide ranging'
January 5, 2026 | Kimberly Phillips
Gardner Dow Field Dedication Plaque Has a New Home
Gardner Dow Field was the original on-campus home field for UConn football, with games played there through 1952, and various other sports
January 5, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025
The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation
December 31, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt
Finding Rhythm Again
Musician regains mobility after innovative stroke therapy
December 30, 2025 | Carolyn Pennington
Undersung Research Stories of 2025
UConn's quiet innovations making big waves
December 30, 2025 | Mac Murray
Water’s Age and What It Can Tell Us
An extra level of information gives new insights into a longstanding assumption
December 29, 2025 | Elaina Hancock