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Huskies Ranked High in American Athletic Conference Polls

The men's and women's basketball teams are near the top of the coaches' polls for the inaugural AAC season.

Matthew DeBacco '07, '11 (CANR) brought Connecticut's state record-holding pumpkin to the W.B. Young building to show it off. At 1,766.5 lbs it is New England's Heaviest Pumpkin in 2013!

Giant Pumpkin Visits UConn

Alumnus Matthew DeBacco '07 (CANR) brought his state record-holding 1,766 pound pumpkin to campus this week.

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UConn Reads: ‘My Persepolis,’ Marji’s Bluebird

Brandon Murray discusses how reading Persepolis brought to mind for him the motif from a poem by Charles Bukowski.

Members of the Stamos/Heerdt/Vartelas/Vlandis family pose for UConn's "Biggest UConn Family" portrait at Rentschler Field on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Almost 60 family members received an exclusive Homecoming package, including tickets to the game, admission to the Alumni Association BBQ, T-shirts, and on-field recognition. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Announcing the Biggest UConn Family

The Stamos/Heerdt/Vartelas/Vlandis family was announced at the Homecoming football game as the Biggest UConn Family.

Flu Vaccination Program Underway at Health Center

It is mandatory for all staff, students and volunteers to submit their vaccination status for this year's flu season.

Helen Rozwadowski, left, associate professor of history and maritime studies at the Avery Point campus, explains to students on board the Mystic Whaler what the class will cover. (Nathaniel Trumbull/UConn Photo)

A Voyage of Learning

A tall ship was the classroom for students in Professor Helen Rozwadowski's maritime studies class recently.

Nancy Bull poses for a portrait outside the W. B. Young Building on Sept. 30, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Nancy Bull Named to National 4-H Hall of Fame

UConn administrator and former associate director of cooperative extension Nancy Bull is being recognized for more than 35 years' work.

Byron Jones'15 (CLAS) with U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty in Washington, D.C. during the summer of 2013 when he sered as an intern in Esty's office on Capital Hill.

Byron Jones Manages Double Coverage On and Off the Gridiron

The Huskies cornerback spent the summer as an intern in Hartford and Washington.

Food Allergies Could Be Cause of Dry, Itchy Skin

UConn Health Center dermatologist talks about the importance of identifying the foods that can trigger a flare-up.

Donny Marshall, right, shown here in 2007, interviews then-head coach Jim Calhoun for ESPN. (Steve Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Donny Marshall Joins YES Network as Brooklyn Nets Analyst

Former UConn basketball star and NBA player Donny Marshall, who is also a UConn Trustee, has had various broadcasting roles.