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MFA Student is ‘Feeding People’s Curiosity’ in New Exhibition Exploring Hearing, Deaf Art

‘I want visitors to realize the connections they never thought about before that exist between the hearing and Deaf communities. ... We move through life having similar experiences just using different languages’

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Exploring More Surprising Effects of Our Microbiome

Bacterial lipids may prove to be potent mediators for difficult to treat metabolic diseases and more

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A World-class Window into a World-class Collection

Explore UConn’s impressive botanical conservatory in-person or virtually

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Wishing Upon Even Star Political Candidates Can Be Dangerous

UConn political science researcher finds so-called ‘wishful thinking’ correlates with such negatives as polarization, animosity toward opposing side

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UConn Professor Co-Chairs National Academies Study of Federal Small Business Innovation Programs

Two-year study examines how Department of Energy research investments support innovation, entrepreneurship, national priorities

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UConn to Advise Greece on Energy Resilience and Safety

The Alexandroupolis region of Greece has become an important gateway for natural gas supply to southeastern and central Europe following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. UConn will provide expertise to ensure energy resilience, environmental safety, and economic development for the region

Palisades Charter High the day after the fire

UConn Magazine: A Coach’s Comeback

On Jan. 7, 2025, Ray Marsden ’99 (ED), ’00 MA watched flames engulf the Pacific Palisades neighborhood where he’d worked for 17 years

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Powering Parkinson’s Patients

Targeted nutrition may help improve strength, energy and quality of life for Parkinson’s patients

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UConn Establishes Honors College to Expand Opportunities for Outstanding Students

Building on a strong Honors tradition, the new college will help more students pursue ambitious work and thrive at UConn

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Busy Time of Year for Professor as Halloween, Native American Heritage Month Approach

‘Be mindful about where your fears come from. … Understand that these things are culturally, individually, familially taught to us’