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July 1, 2026

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‘A Wonderful Infusion of Energy’: Undergrads Get Firsthand Research Experience at UConn Health

The Undergraduate Research Program offers students interested in health and biomedical sciences the chance to hone their skills at Connecticut's only public academic medical center

August 18, 2021 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

Research & Discovery UConn Health UConn Voices

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Microplastics Are Everywhere

'Even though you may not be able to see this, it's happening'

August 17, 2021 | Angelina Reyes - UConn Communications

Community Impact Research & Discovery UConn Voices

An illustration with elements from NASA showing a quasar - a supermassive black hole being rapidly formed.

Cracking a Mystery of Massive Black Holes and Quasars with Supercomputer Simulations

A discovery that provides new insight into how galaxies evolve

August 17, 2021 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

Jonathan XII at football game at Rentschler Field

Jonathan XIII, UConn’s Beloved “Mascot Emeritus,” Dies at Age 14

Remembering Jonathan XIII: mascot, mentor, best friend, and all-around good boy

August 4, 2021 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

University News

UConn Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Year

The UConn Foundation raised $28.5 million for scholarships as part of a record-breaking year

July 28, 2021 | Jennifer Eburg, UConn Foundation

Alumni University News

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Youth Environmental Conservation and Action

UConn students are depicting youth environmental conservation and action throughout the Northeast

July 26, 2021 | Angelina Reyes - UConn Communications

Community Impact Entrepreneurship Research & Discovery

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UConn Featured in Episode of New ‘College Tour’ Series’ First Season

An Amazon Prime show that highlights the whole UConn experience, from academics to the Dairy Bar

July 7, 2021 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

UConn Voices

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Confronting the ‘Insect Apocalypse’

A period of mass extinction threatens insects - and the humans and animals who depend on them

June 22, 2021 | Thomas Rettig

A doctor, a medical student, and a young patient together in an examination room. The UConn CLIC program has been connecting medical students with community providers for 25 years.

Early Clinical Care is a Cornerstone of UConn Medical School Curriculum

Giving medical students early experience with patients in clinical settings

June 9, 2021 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine

Community Impact UConn Health

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Puppetry Photography: Overcoming Loneliness

Elise Vanase ’21 (SFA) didn't let a pandemic stop her from pursuing her IDEA Grant senior project

May 24, 2021 | Angelina Reyes - UConn Communications

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