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A flag comprising half the Scottish flag and half the Union Jack, with a question mark down the center. (John Bailey/UConn Image)

An Independent Scotland: The Breakup of the UK?

As the Scots prepare to vote on independence, history professor Christopher Clark discusses the possibility that the United Kingdom could break up.

New London Powerline (Photo by Robert Askins-Connecticut College)

Power Lines Offer Environmental Benefits: UConn Study

The landscape in the transmission corridors provides habitat for hundreds of species of native plants and animals.

Alex Gitterman, professor of social work, meets with graduate students at the School of Social Work on Aug. 28, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

In Social Work Practice, One Size Doesn’t Fit All

Social work professor Alex Gitterman argues that an ‘evidence-based’ approach is not sufficient to address complex social problems.

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Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity Moves to UConn

A new partnership with the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity was announced today in Hartford.

The Public’s Perception of the Obesity Epidemic

Does the American public understand the significance of the country’s weight issue? Data from the Roper Center tell the story.

‘A Book That Changed My Life,’ The Short List

Find out which six titles made it to the UConn Reads short list.

JoAnn Falletta, Roderick Williams, and members of the London Symphony Orchestra record 'Songs of Innocence and of Experience' in Abbey Road Studio 2 in London. (Chris von Rosenvinge photo)

Composer Remembers Events of 9/11 in New Recording

A composer's response to national tragedy leads to a musical collaboration based on a post-9/11 novel.

Rendering of an exhibit focusing on recovery efforts at the World Trade Center, on display at the 9/11 Museum in New York City. (9/11memorial.org Photo)

Memories, Memorials, and the 9/11 Museum

The observation of one of the most significant events in American history offers time for reflection.

Still frame from aerial video, UConn: The View From Above. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

UConn: The View From Above

See the Storrs campus from a fresh perspective.

The Connecticut State Capitol. (Peter Morenus/UConn photo)

UConn to Host 2014 Gubernatorial Debate

The Hartford Courant and FOX CT will partner with UConn for a live televised gubernatorial debate on Oct. 2.