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Satellites Capture the Volatile Human-Luminescence Relationship

UConn researchers reveal the volatile 'heartbeat' of the planet

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Retreat Aims at Fostering Civil Dialogue in an Era of Polarization

Students learned tools for facilitating constructive dialogue and fostering connections with those with different perspectives

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The Power of Academic Medicine: Multidisciplinary Team Saves Young Man with Rare, Aggressive Cancer

Sebastian Sanchez’s sudden illness revealed one of the fastest-growing cancers. Through seamless collaboration across specialties, UConn Health’s academic medical center delivered the complex, time-sensitive care needed to save his life

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Multiple UConn Graduate Programs Earn Rankings Among Nation’s Best

U.S. News & World Report rankings show breadth and depth of graduate education at UConn

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Soaking Up the Sun to Provide Clean Water

Researchers from UConn and Yale have developed a new solar-powered water disinfection system that combines several existing methods

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UConn Launches New Sexual Violence Prevention Research Center

The new center will be led by Lisa Eaton, professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences

Quantum Technology Seminar

UConn’s Quantum Spring

Hackathon, Tech seminar highlight University’s quantum efforts as school year draws to a close

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Rebooting Thoreau for Modern Times: New PBS Documentary Features UConn Expertise

Reintroducing the pioneering writer-scientist, whose influence and relevance carries forward through the centuries

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Alum Lucas Ruiz Examines Nuclear Policy Among Global Powers

From working on a Storrs farm to convening gatherings of global experts on nuclear weapons, Ruiz credits UConn with giving him the skills to succeed

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UConn Health Team Navigates Rare Pregnancy Condition to Deliver Healthy Baby

A rare pregnancy complication turned Andrea Garfield’s journey into a race against time, but early detection and coordinated care at UConn Health helped deliver her daughter safely against the odds