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Challa Kumar, professor of chemistry, center, with graduate students Caterina Riccardi, left, and Inoka Deshapriya on Oct. 28, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Chemist Discovers New Way to Stabilize Proteins

Challa Kumar’s research could aid in the development of stable vaccines and inexpensive artificial blood.

UConn Magazine Launches Free App

The app launches its Fall 2013 edition this week, offering all the content in the print edition, and additional multimedia features.

Kevin Evringham ’14, graduate assistant talking with Coleen Cranfill ’14 and Daniel Jones ’16 on Nov. 5, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Navy Veteran Navigating New Strategies in Military Policy

Kevin Evringham '10 (CLAS), '12 MA is focusing his doctoral work on security in East Asia, while working in UConn’s Office of Veteran Affairs.

The Vice Provost for Diversity Pre-doctoral and Post MFA In-Residence Fellows, from left, Quan Tran, Melissa Huerta, Amanda Almond, and LaToya Eaves. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Path to the Professoriate

UConn’s new Diversity In-Residence Fellowships provide future college professors with an opportunity for scholarly development.

Miller Oberman, a doctoral candidate in poetry, in the Homer Babbidge Library on Oct. 14, 2013. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Poetry Graduate Student Wins National Translation Prize

Miller Oberman, the first student ever to win the award, was recognized for his translation of an 8th-century poem.

A candle burning.

Wes Bialosuknia, Leading Scorer for Men’s Basketball, Dies

Wes Bialosuknia '67 (CLAS), one of the most prolific scorers for the Huskies, has died at 68.

Democracy Plaza (Anthony Quintano/NBC News)

Light Shines on Alumnus as Emmy Winner

A 2008 graduate of the School of Fine Arts was recognized for lighting direction during NBC News’ coverage of the 2012 Presidential election.

Christopher Martine ’06 Ph.D., far right, the host and creator of the YouTube web series “Plants Are Cool, Too!”, gathers with the show’s co-producers Tim Kramer, far left, and Paul Frederick, second from left, in the deserts of New Mexico to film the series’ latest episode alongside fellow UConn alum Krissa Skogen ’08 Ph.D, a conservation scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. (Photo by Patrick Alexander)

Taking ‘Adventure Botany’ on the Road

YouTube series host Chris Martine ’06 Ph.D. – singer, songwriter, and botany professor – has 'cool' down to a science.

Wally Lamb – A New Book At Last

The UConn alum and renowned author is launching a new book. You'll find it first at the UConn Co-op.

Political Science major Vanessa Lovelace, 1st place (and People's Choice winner) presenting her topic: Genealogies of Liberty: An Embodied Black Freedom Trail.

The Three-Minute Thesis

Summarizing years of study in just three minutes isn’t easy, but it’s a challenge some UConn graduate students tackled recently.