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Arash Zaghi, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, demonstrates a creativity experiment with several students at his office. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Engineering Education Study Looks to Tap Strengths of ADHD Students

UConn researchers are seeking to keep potential pioneers in the field of engineering.

February 3, 2015 | William Weir, School of Engineering

Research & Discovery

An illustration of a man reading an issue of Connecticut Magazine on Jan. 22, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Alums Shine Among State’s Rising Stars

Nine young UConn alumni feature in Connecticut Magazine’s 2015 '40 Under 40,' which honors the state’s 'best and brightest among Generation Next.'

January 22, 2015 | Julie Stagis ’10 (BUS, CLAS)

Alumni UConn Health

What Ever Happened to Gillette Castle?

In a new serialized e-book, brought to life by UConn faculty, staff, and students, readers must follow the clues to find and recover the national historic landmark.

January 15, 2015 | Julie Stagis '10 (BUS, CLAS)

Sailing the Mid-Century Arctic

Geographer Scott Stephenson is charting the possibilities for the future of Arctic shipping lanes under various climate change scenarios.

January 14, 2015 |

Research & Discovery

A man experiencing pain. (iStock Photo)

Study Reveals Lack of Data on Opioid Drugs

UConn Health physician David Steffens was part of a seven-member NIH panel on opioid drug use and abuse that released its report Monday.

January 12, 2015 | Tim Miller

UConn Health

Changing the Landscape: Growth and Development

An overview of the ways UConn is shaping the landscape in Storrs and around the state.

December 24, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

UConn Health University News

Amy Anderson, left, professor of pharmaceutical science and Dennis Wright, professor of pharmaceutical science on Jan. 8, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Advancing Knowledge: Research

A glimpse into this past year's discoveries by UConn researchers.

December 24, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

Senior chemical engineering student Derek Chhiv, right, discusses with Professor Anson Ma his group's prototype for an artificial kidney. The prototype was generated through 3-D printing. (Al Ferreira for UConn)

Rising to the Challenge: Students

A review of some student highlights over the past 12 months.

December 23, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

A view of the Convocation ceremony held on the Student Union Mall on Aug. 22, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Dynamic Community: UConn in 2014

A look at UConn’s evolving community during 2014.

December 22, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Decking the Halls

Celebrate the year's successes as part of the UConn family this Husky holiday season.

December 4, 2014 | Angelina Reyes

Athletics UConn Health

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