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UConn Health Begins New Chapter for Waterbury Hospital

UConn Health announced it has submitted a bid to assume responsibility for guiding and sustaining Waterbury Hospital, marking a new era for health care in the region and across the state

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USDA Grant Funds Study of Multiplex Genome Editing in Tomatoes

Through a $650,000 USDA Grant Yi Li will study the unintended consequences of multiplex genome editing and how many modifications can be made before these effects are triggered

Quantum tech at UConn

UConn Quantum Alliance Shatters Disciplinary Silos

The University has more than 80 faculty researchers across several schools and colleges who are involved in quantum-related projects

A scientist in a white lab coat working.

UConn Startup Revolutionizes Food Preservation… Through Kelp

Seed funding from a USDA Small Business Innovation Research Grant will help Atlantic Sea Solutions, Inc. (DBA Atlas) develop a prototype of its edible food coating – a groundbreaking technology that could create new opportunities for Connecticut sugar kelp farmers

In exam room together - Veteran Dr. Brett Sloan with his longtime patient and fellow Veteran Michael Puttin

UConn Honoring and Taking Care of Our Veterans

Gratitude for all the Huskies who've served their country on this Veterans Day

A man stands in front of a wall with photos and rock and roll memorabilia, gesturing to a tour group.

The Best of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Jorgensen Gallery exhibit showcases 70 years (and counting) of rock music

Stephanie Gilroy working in the Gervasi Lab

Meet the Undergraduate: Stephanie Gilroy ’26 (CAHNR)

Stephanie Gilroy has turned a love for animals into a promising research career focused on reproductive physiology

A woman in protective lab gear manufactures pink tablets.

Atorvastatin Recall May Affect Hundreds of Thousands of Patients – and Reflects FDA’s Troubles Inspecting Medicines Made Overseas

Recall is only the latest in a series of concerning manufacturing issues that have come to light since 2019

Jason G. Irizarry

Jason G. Irizarry Reappointed to Second Term as Dean of UConn’s Neag School of Education

Interim Provost Alpay praises Irizarry’s vision and leadership in guiding the School’s expanded community engagement and student success

Scientists looking at dry turfgrass

New Method Makes Transgene-Free Gene Editing Even More Promising

'Our new but simple method is far more effective and can now be applied to a much wider range of plant species than our original approach'