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Viles in a row representing cannabinoid research with the overlay 'UConn Science in Seconds" over it

Science in Seconds: Cannabinoids

Cannabinoids are able to decrease our capacity to process pain in the brain while having less substance use potential than that of opioids

January 9, 2023 | Thomas Rettig and Ashley O'Connell

Research & Discovery
New England cottontail rabbit, Sylvilagus transitionalis, with black tipped ears, in the grass at the Donnelly Preserve in South Windsor, Connecticut.

A Tale of the Fight to Save New England’s Native Rabbit

For the New England cottontail, the path to protective status is not a straightforward one

January 6, 2023 | Elaina Hancock

Leo Lachut in the driver seat of a limo looking toward the back of the limo

UConn Magazine: Leo Can Handle It

From behind the wheel of a stretch, Leo Lachut ’89 (CLAS) has seen a lot of things. While abiding by the “limo code,” UConn’s director of Academic Support shares a few favorite stories.

January 6, 2023 | Combined Reports

Alumni
Guerra, with Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes, and the production team for Grit & Grace

Documenting the American Dream: In First-of-its-Kind Project, UConn Professor Directs Film for U.S. Congressional Committee

'Creating media that unites, that’s something that I really want to do with my films'

January 5, 2023 | Jaclyn Severance

UConn Voices
The official University of Connecticut seal, in painted gold on an oak panel.

UConn Returning Portion of 2022-23 Transit Fees to Students

UConn is returning a portion of students’ U-Pass fees to them for the current fiscal year, reflecting the Board of Trustees’ pledge to explore potential cost reductions

January 5, 2023 | Stephanie Reitz

University News
The UConn Hartford Career Fair in January, 2020.

In-Person Career Fair Returns to UConn Hartford

The event offers opportunities for the Greater Hartford community to connect with employers

January 4, 2023 | Tom Breen

Community Impact
Jared Beltz '23 (SFA) shows photographs he took to UConn women's basketball junior forward Aubrey Griffin during a recent media day event he organized as an intern in a creative partnership between the Digital & Media Design and Athletics departments.

Creative Partnership Gives a Win to Both DMD and Athletics

'Connecticut is the sports entertainment capital of the world'

January 3, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips

Alumni Athletics
Joe Blaine, Spencer Mason, Luis Rivera, Paxton Mallard and Leo Lavigne pose for a photo outside the Facilities Operations Building

Facilities Operations Programs Develop Full-Time Employees

UConn’s Facilities Operations employees are working behind the scenes to support everything that happens at the University

January 3, 2023 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

Alumni University News
The Lewises in Trafalgar Square visiting Sam during her freshman year at NYU London in 2019. From left: Ava, Sam, Greg, and Barbara.

UConn Magazine: The Right Man for the Job

If you want to be a leader, you need to think like one, says Greg Lewis ’91 (BUS), senior vice president and CFO of Honeywell.

December 30, 2022 | Claire Hall

Alumni
Image of one fish being surrounded by a pool of other fish

Professors Challenge Christian Right to Live Out Their Faith with Humility and Compassion

'People are diving deeper into their faith and asking questions they suppressed or were discouraged from asking all their lives'

December 29, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips