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Art or Porn? Professor’s Book Suggests Distinction Not Always Clear

In a new book, Kelly Dennis explores the historical relationship between art and pornography.

Buried Coins May Help Solve Mystery of Ancient Roman Population

A scientist and a historian worked together to estimate the population size of ancient Rome.

Prospect of Drug Price Regulation Diminishes R&D Spending

Business professors Golec and Hegde investigated the unintended consequences of a well-intended proposal to cap new drug prices.

Journalism Professor Tells Story of Volunteer Trip to Kenya

Journalism professor Marcel Dufresne, with school children, during a trip to Kenya with a volunteer group. He and his wife chronicled their visit in the Hartford Courant. Photo by Bethe Dufresne

CRT’s October Production Highlights Wrongful Convictions

Delbert (Cedric Turner), left, and Sunny (Christina Greer) in Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of The Exonerated, Oct. 8-18 in the Nafe Katter Theatre. Photo by Gerry Goodstein

Wrongful Convictions Highlighted in Connecticut Repertory Theatre Production

The Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) is presenting Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen’s The Exonerated, Oct. 8-18 in the Nafe Katter Theatre on the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus. Winner of the 2003 Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience and the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Off-Broadway Play, The Exonerated brings to life […]

Water Resources Institute Helps Develop State Drought Emergency Management Plans

A recent simulation exercise demonstrates the need to plan ahead for possible drought in the state.

Give Blood! Red Cross Drive on Campus This Week

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive in the Wilbur Cross Building Sept. 28-Oct. 2, and on Oct. 9. Sign up at ucbloodcommittee@gmail.com. Walk-ins also welcome. Photo by Frank Dahlmeyer

New Policy Adopted to Protect Employees from Retaliation

The Office of the President has recently adopted a new Non-Retaliation Policy. The purpose of this policy is to better define protections from retaliation for individuals who, in good faith, participate in investigations or report alleged violations of policies, laws, rules, or regulations applicable to the University. It applies to all employees at all campuses […]

Joseph Glaz, Fellow, Institute of Mathematical Statistics

Joseph Glaz, a professor of statistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics (IMS). An induction ceremony took place Aug. 3, at the Joint Statistical Meetings/IMS Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. Glaz received the award for international leadership in the field of scan […]