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"Ta-tas" Sculpture

Four Artists Join Together to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

The glass blown sculpture is on exhibit in the Health Center’s main lobby through the end of the month.

Magdalena Gómez in rehearsal for a production of her work: 'Dancing in My Cockroach Killers,' at Pregones Theater in New York City. The work is being presented Off-Broadway this fall. (Kayla Creamer Photo )

Latina Icon Donates Papers to UConn Archives

The University Archives will house the personal papers of writer, performance artist, and activist Magdalena Gómez.

Close up of termite

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.

US capitol building.

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.

UConn Huskies Pumpkin

Fall Festival at the Health Center

Employees voted for their favorite pumpkin during Pumpkin Palooza in the courtyard.

Helping Young Athletes Avoid Injury

Kinesiologist Lindsay DiStefano is investigating whether special warm-ups can help prevent sports-related injuries among middle school children.

UConn Sports Medicine Team Expands

Meet two physicians and two nurse practitioners who are now seeing patients at the UConn Health Center.

Head Coach Jennifer Sanford-Wendry uses a megaphone to give directions to UConn Rowing team members on Coventry Lake on Sept. 18, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

Michael Dietz, assistant Cooperative Extension educator-in-residence, right, and environmental science major Alexander Barresi ’14 (CANR) record the surface infiltration rate of pervious pavement outside the Lakeside Building on North Eagleville Road. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Environmental Efforts Include Reducing Runoff

Porous pavements installed across campus are being checked to see how well they are working.

This summer, Sharon Hwang, a senior human rights and international relations double major (left), and Molly Rockett, a junior political science major, participated in internships spearheaded by UConn alumni in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. (Samantha Ruggiero '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Student Interns Learn from Alumni Mentors

Many students are benefiting from opportunities to gain relevant work experience, thanks to UConn's extensive alumni network.