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The School of Business building on October 1, 2020.

CT Small Business Development Center Supports Businesses During, After COVID-19

The Connecticut Small Business Development Center, housed in the UConn School of Business, saw demand for its services soar during the pandemic

A dental resident examining a young patient. Despite a high risk of COVID-19 transmission, infection rates among dentists are actually lower than among other front-line health professionals.

Study Confirms COVID Infection Rates of Dentists Remain Lower Than Other Health Professionals

Enhanced infection control procedures help keep infection rate low among dentists

Two fishermen in Maine are sorting the fresh lobsters that they caught in to separate bins by size just before they sell them at market.

Gaining a Clearer Understanding of Ocean Acidification in the Northeast

Challenging conditions for familiar species like lobsters and scallops loom by mid-century

People who engage in self-stigma and self-blame for their weight are more likely to avoid health care, obtain less frequent checkups, and perceive less respect from doctors, according to new research.

International Study of Weight Stigma Reveals Similar, Pervasive Experiences Across Six Countries

Findings also show negative implications of weight stigma for health care 

UConn-Cuba Program Advances Health Promotion Research

The international research team looked at social determinants in the onset of cancer, obesity, HIV, and addiction

Brandy Compton, with her son Jermaine.

Life of Young Mom with Sickle Cell Disease Improved by New Drug

Patients at UConn Health's New England Sickle Cell Institute have a range of advanced health management options available to them

A UConn student and a recent grad are developing a mobile app that will use music to help reduce stress

Clinton Global Initiative Selects Student Proposal to Develop Music Therapy App for Stress Management

'The Clinton Global Initiative encourages projects with a commitment to action and not just wishful thinking'

Esther Pahl sitting on her deck

UConn Magazine: Esther Pahl is Still Making a Difference

At age 97, Esther Pahl ’52 MSW is still very much making a difference.

Three female students in masks smiling

Student Entrepreneurs Use Nutritional Bar to Reach Out to Those in Need

Reach Bar fills a market need at the same time it helps reduce child hunger

The UConn Foundation on October 8, 2020.

Professor Emeritus Gives Back to Students with Africana Studies Scholarship

The professor and playwright's bequest will help UConn students for years to come