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UConn Policy Institute Releases First Statewide Report on Police Use of Force

Connecticut residents got their first look at statewide statistics on police use of force in a report from the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy

A news photo of Trump supporters storming the U.S. Capitol, holding their smart phones in the air.

UConn Researcher Studying the Rise of Far-Right Groups for US Government

UConn's Evan Perkoski, an expert on political violence, discusses his research and recent events

COVID-Stroke Link Goes Back to 2020 UConn Health Biopsy

It is widely accepted that COVID-19 can increase the risk of stroke, even in those who otherwise normally would not be in a higher-risk group. One of the first pieces of scientific evidence of that association comes from a UConn Health case, explained in the journal "Operative Neurosurgery."

Exterior views of the Public Safety Complex, Police/Fire Departments Complex.

UConn Police Launches LiveSafe App

The sharing of emergency and non-emergency information on LiveSafe will create a safer campus community and help prevent incidents from occurring.

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Puppets Get the Laser Treatment

Interdisciplinary collaboration between the Neag School and Ballard Institute goes high tech with the help of the UConn Tech Park, to the benefit of children across the state.

Jack Henry, one of the artists whose work is included in the Open Air Art Exhibition at UConn Avery Point, writes on one of the orbs included in the “For There is Always Light” portion of the exhibition during the opening reception on July 14, 2022. (Sydney Herdle/UConn Photo).

Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit, Open Air 2022 Intends to Spark Conversation at Avery Point

Gun violence, environmental catastrophe among the themes explored by artists in diverse exhibition of artworks

Man and women whispering a secret latest gossip to a happy young man who covers ears and ignoring all surrounding noise.

Cognitive Biases and Brain Biology Help Explain Why Facts Don’t Change Minds

For many people, a challenge to their worldview feels like an attack on their personal identity and can cause them to harden their position

Smiling teammates

The Trot to the Top: Madison Robicheau ‘23

Robicheau and teammates from UConn's Women's Polo Team recently claimed victory at the first-ever National Intercollegiate Championship

Andréa Nunes standing at the UConn School of Law campus.

Law School Alum Pursues Passion for Aiding Immigrants

From the Asylum and Human Rights Clinic to a prestigious legal fellowship in New York City

Professor Laurencin Publishes Breakthrough Report on Rotator Cuff Regeneration Treatment

CT Convergence Institute for Translation in Regenerative Engineering researchers identify new way to regenerate muscle that could help repair the damaged shoulders of millions of people every year.