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National Data Show High Rates of Anxiety in Adolescents

A national survey shows one in six US teens suffers from serious anxiety

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Beyond Weight Loss: New Grant Supports Study on Weight Stability, Black Women’s Health

'From a public health perspective, prevention is as important as treatment. Still, what I observed was a large gap in prevention approaches to address obesity in Black women'

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‘The Angus of Oysters’

Fueled by nerves and passion, ‘Science Guy’ Keegan Jalbert’s aquafeed company wins Wolff Entrepreneurship Championship

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Six from UConn Named CT Women of Innovation Finalists

The finalists include UConn staff, faculty, and a doctoral student

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Students Invited to Explore Innovation, Creativity at Annual Experience Innovation Expo

The Expo will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Student Union Room 304 at UConn Storrs

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Curious about Quantum? Dive In at Qiskit Fall Fest 2026

UConn’s three-day event will take place Oct. 15 through 17, both in-person at UConn Storrs and online

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Maintaining Momentum After Weight Loss 

A new NIH award will support a UConn-led trial for behavioral weight loss maintenance interventions

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UConn Law Students Gain Real-World Experience in Criminal Defense Victory

Working alongside Connecticut public defenders, students in the Criminal Defense Appellate Clinic helped secure a new trial in a murder case while developing skills in appellate advocacy and community service.

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Bethel Fellowship Advances UConn Research on Osteoarthritis

Biomedical engineering postdoctoral fellow Jinhyung Lee will combine mRNA delivery and tissue-chip technology to explore new possibilities for protecting and repairing cartilage damaged by osteoarthritis

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Neck Stiffness Puts Pitchers at Risk of Throwing-Related Injuries

A new UConn study sheds light on the connection between neck mobility and the risk of shoulder and elbow injury in baseball pitchers