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Faking a Ketogenic Diet May Still Get Results – in Fruit Flies

There could be ways to get the benefits of a ketogenic diet without the difficulty of maintaining it - but there are downsides

January 14, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications

Alumni Research & Discovery
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Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut

Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters

January 12, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance

Community Impact
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15 Years of Advancing Heat Safety with the Korey Stringer Institute

The Korey Stringer Institute, a world leader in exertional heat research celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025

January 12, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research

Alumni Research & Discovery
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Seaweed Farms: Dynamic Blue Carbon Systems

Despite common assumptions, seaweed farms really shine at removing and storing CO2

January 9, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery
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UConn Senior Blends Disability Studies and Food Culture into Major Ready for Garnish

'Who knows? Cooking on Wheels may turn into more of a business selling adaptive cookware. The entrepreneurship possibilities are wide ranging'

January 5, 2026 | Kimberly Phillips

Entrepreneurship UConn Voices
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Gardner Dow Field Dedication Plaque Has a New Home

Gardner Dow Field was the original on-campus home field for UConn football, with games played there through 1952, and various other sports

January 5, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

Alumni Athletics
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UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025

The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation

December 31, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt

Community Impact Research & Discovery UConn Health
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Finding Rhythm Again

Musician regains mobility after innovative stroke therapy

December 30, 2025 | Carolyn Pennington - Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

UConn Health
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Undersung Research Stories of 2025

UConn's quiet innovations making big waves

December 30, 2025 | Mac Murray

Research & Discovery
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Water’s Age and What It Can Tell Us

An extra level of information gives new insights into a longstanding assumption

December 29, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery