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By studying pregnancy in various species, including horses, researchers have gained new insight into understanding how cancer spreads.

Researchers Look at the Evolution of Mammals to Uncover Gene Regulation Connecting Pregnancy and Cancer Metastasis

'What we learned from other species has direct applications in advancing our understanding of human cancer'

Natalie Braswell, with three degrees from UConn, became Connecticut State Comptroller on Dec. 31 Behind her, from left are her husband, Robert; their daughter, Gabby; and Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz. (CTMirror.org, used with permission)

Alumna Natalie Braswell is Connecticut’s First Black Comptroller

The triple Husky (BA, MA, and JD) is navigating challenges from COVID-19 to helping private-sector workers save for retirement

A luxury apartment complex under construction in Hamden. Finance professor Jeffrey Cohen says Connecticut is on the verge of a boom in new apartment construction.

Professor: Surging Demand for Housing Creates Apartment-Construction Boom in Connecticut

A boom in construction as demand rises, but supply chain snares and other challenges still lie ahead

A 3D rendering of red blood cells. Foamy macrophages have a bad reputation among cardiologists. But they may be both more neutral, and more interesting, then they’re currently given credit for being.

UConn Researchers Improve Prediction of Heart Attacks

Foamy cells offer researchers better information on who might be most at risk

Honoring Harrison ‘Honey’ Fitch: Star Athlete, UConn Trailblazer

The first Black basketball player in University history endured racist abuse from rival teams and fans, but never wavered in his pursuit of excellence

UConn Waterbury, where the Promise Scholars partnership was announced Jan. 5.

Angela Brightly Appointed Interim Director of UConn Waterbury

Brightly started her career at UConn in 1987 and has served as associate campus director for Waterbury since 1999

Meet the Researcher: Linda Pescatello, CAHNR

Pescatello’s career as a kinesiology researcher grew out of an enduring desire to learn coupled with her lifelong passion for physical activity and biology

Heart Health Remains Paramount Concern for Women, Even During Pandemic

Delaying health care over fears of the COVID-19 virus can have potentially deadly consequences

Incoming Interim UConn President Radenka Maric presents Dr. Cato Laurencin with a certificate from the US Senate congratulating him on receiving the Spingarn Medal.

UConn Celebrates Dr. Cato T. Laurencin for Historic NAACP Top Honor

Previous Spingarn Medal recipients have included Martin Luther King, Maya Angelou, Jackie Robinson, and others

Bryan Pollard ’85 (CLAS) and Alice (Melville) Pollard ’83 (CLAS), two alumni who are helping new generations of Huskies take full advantage of the opportunities at UConn

It Started in the Wilbur Cross Library: Couple Who Met at UConn Love to Give Back

'Sometimes it's not just the financial concern that students have, it's understanding what opportunities they can have'