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Sociologist Examines Women’s Role in Shaping Globalization

Manisha Desai’s new book on globalization shifts the focus from corporations to individuals.

Health Center’s New CT Scanner Offers Quicker, More Accurate Images

A gift from longtime UConn supporters Carole and Ray Neag has enabled the Health Center to invest in a new scanner.

University Prepared for Possible Flu Outbreak

Officials are emphasizing preventive steps to reduce the chances of a flu outbreak on campus.

Graduate Student Wins Fellowship for Orchid Study

The Switzer award will enable Kathryn Theiss to continue her studies of endangered orchids.

New Books by Robert Fisher, Bernard Goffinet, Gaye Tuchman

Robert Fisher, editor, The People Shall Rule: ACORN, Community Organizing, and the Struggle for Economic Justice (Vanderbilt University Press, 2009). Fisher is a professor of social work instruction and research at the School of Social Work. Bernard Goffinet, Introduction to Bryophytes (Cambridge University Press, 2009). Goffinet is an associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology […]

Things Are Looking Green on Gant Plaza

The first ‘green’ roof on campus is a fertile ground for University researchers to evaluate the benefits of environmentally friendly roof gardens.

Students Pass By the Chemistry Building

Students pass by the Chemistry Building, beside a patch of Black-Eyed Susans in full bloom. Photo by Peter Morenus

Teacher Preparation Program Enables College Grads to Switch Careers

UConn’s yearlong teacher preparation program for college graduates is designed to attract recent graduates or professionals from other careers into teaching by providing an accelerated path to certification.

‘College Colors Day’ Sept. 4 a Chance to Show Husky Pride

Gov. M. Jodi Rell has declared Friday, Sept. 4 “College Colors Day” in the State of Connecticut. “College Colors Day” is an opportunity for fans, alumni and students in Connecticut to wear the colors of their favorite college or university. “College Colors Day” is a national annual celebration dedicated to promoting college traditions and spirit […]

Nursing School Expansion Gets Go Ahead

A 15,800-square-foot addition will offer larger classrooms and modern simulation labs.