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Termite Trouble? Blame it on the Microbes
Molecular and cell biologist Kenneth Noll explains why termites would not be a threat to your home without the help of microbes.
October 4, 2013 | Kenneth Noll, Department of Molecular & Cell Biology
Government Shutdown the Result of a ‘Perfect Storm,’ Says Political Scientist
Professor Ronald Schurin reviews the current situation in Washington, explaining why it’s happening and how it might end.
October 3, 2013 | Tom Breen
Fall Festival at the Health Center
Employees voted for their favorite pumpkin during Pumpkin Palooza in the courtyard.
October 3, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington
Helping Young Athletes Avoid Injury
Kinesiologist Lindsay DiStefano is investigating whether special warm-ups can help prevent sports-related injuries among middle school children.
October 3, 2013 | Colin Poitras
UConn Sports Medicine Team Expands
Meet two physicians and two nurse practitioners who are now seeing patients at the UConn Health Center.
October 3, 2013 | , and Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Wendry’s Coaching Tree Grows in the Waters of Coventry Lake
Former Husky rowers are entering the ranks of college coaching staffs, inspired by head coach Jen Sanford Wendry.
October 2, 2013 | Kenneth Best
Environmental Efforts Include Reducing Runoff
Porous pavements installed across campus are being checked to see how well they are working.
October 2, 2013 | Sheila Foran
Student Interns Learn from Alumni Mentors
Many students are benefiting from opportunities to gain relevant work experience, thanks to UConn's extensive alumni network.
October 1, 2013 | Samantha Ruggiero '14 (CLAS)
Shoulder Repair Patient Says Her Pain Is Gone
Jackie Marenholz can now do everyday tasks again thanks to Dr. Kevin Shea and the orthopaedic team at the UConn Health Center.
October 1, 2013 | Carolyn Pennington
Choral Composer Wins 2013 Sackler Composition Prize
Steven Sametz, a Connecticut native, plans to compose a piece honoring the victims of the Newtown shooting.
October 1, 2013 | Kenneth Best