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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.

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.

SacklerComposition prize winner Steven Sametz conducting.

Choral Composer Wins 2013 Sackler Composition Prize

Steven Sametz, a Connecticut native, plans to compose a piece honoring the victims of the Newtown shooting.

UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

Health Center Accolades – October 2013

HCOP and Anti-Bullying Class receive grants; Smith awarded unique board certification; Benn named one of the top genetics professors; and South Park 5K success.

Athletic Director Announces Football Coaching Change

Warde Manuel has asked Paul Pasqualoni to step down, and named offensive coordinator T.J. Weist as interim head coach.