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A view of the Meskill Law Library at the UConn Law campus in Hartford on April 25, 2019.

Donors Bolster Scholarship to Celebrate UConn Law’s Centennial

'We wanted to reach people who had an interest and a desire to go to law school, but didn’t have the financial resources to do it'

UConn now has a chapter of the national honor society recognizing first-generation college students.

UConn Celebrates its First-Gen Students, Launches Chapter of National Honor Society

The first-year class at Storrs includes 26% who are the first in their families to attend college, with even higher numbers at Waterbury (59%), Stamford (50%), Hartford (44%), and Avery Point (42%)

New multinational research suggests there is considerable public support to address the problem of weight-based discrimination and bullying across different countries.

Study: International Support for Policies to Address Weight-Based Bullying & Discrimination

Support is highest for laws that would make it illegal for employers to refuse to hire people because of their weight

Admiral Sandy Stosz, the first woman to lead the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, will speak at the UConn GBLC on Nov. 10.

Business Leadership Series: Retired Coast Guard Admiral Says Respect Must be Earned

The first woman to lead the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will speak at the UConn Graduate Business Learning Center on Nov. 10

UConn Law Announces New Policing Center

The new center will support policy-focused scholarship, host events, and advise efforts toward reform

Ads for sweetened drinks that target children and families have an impact on households' buying habits, according to new research.

New Study Reveals Marketing Disproportionately Affects Purchases of Sweetened Children’s Drinks by Households with Low Incomes

Researchers say restrictions on marketing of unhealthy drinks are needed to address health disparities affecting low-income communities and communities of color

Federal legislation has the potential to drastically and positively impact infants exposed to drugs and alcohol.

With Proposed Reauthorization of Federal Child Abuse Legislation, Researchers Make the Case to Better Help Substance-exposed Infants

Legislation could prove a major help to families, but much depends on implementation

An overweight young man sits on a bed, gazing out the window with an air of melancholy. People with type 2 diabetes face stigma that can adversely affect their health.

UConn Rudd Center: People with Type 2 Diabetes Face Multiple Forms of Stigma, with Concerning Health Implications

Researchers say efforts are needed to improve support and reduce harmful effects on health

A view of UConn Hartford. The Hartford insurance company has created a new scholarship fund for UConn Hartford students.

The Hartford Scholars Program to Support UConn Hartford Students

The program will provide financial resources and mentorship for students who reside in the capital city

An aerial view of the Wilbur Cross Building.

UConn Marks 10th Straight Year Among Nation’s Top 25 Public Universities

UConn remains among the nation’s top 25 public universities for the tenth consecutive year.