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Congresswoman Esty Visits Health Center, Voices Strong Support for Research

Tour included incubator space for emerging businesses, as well as Bioscience Connecticut construction projects.

Khaliyl Lane (MSW'13) speaking at a Congressional Foster Youth Internship Briefing on Aug. 31,2013 in Washington, D.C. Lane, who grew up in Connecticut's foster care system, participated in the briefing as an intern from U.S.Sen.Richard Blumenthal's office. The briefing was sponsored by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). Lane spent several months this summer working in Sen. Blumenthal's office and advising the senator and his staff on issues related to foster care and other matters as part of his internship. He was hired as a full-time staff member at the end of the program. (Allison Cappa for UConn)

Social Work Graduate Overcomes Obstacles to Find Success in Washington, D.C.

Khaliyl Lane '10 (CLAS), '13 MSW, grew up in Connecticut's foster care system and now works for U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal.

Urban Service Track Scholars Participate in Hartford Health Fair

The students provided free dental screenings to more than 120 people, as well as nutrition and oral hygiene education.

2013 White Coat Ceremony

Class of 2017 Receives White Coats

The UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine welcome a well-rounded and diverse group of first-year students.

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Back-to-School Tips

Pediatrician Ashley Casserino offers advice on packing healthy lunches, proper sleep habits, the best backpacks and more.

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UConn Study Finds Beer Industry’s Self-Regulation Ineffective at Preventing Advertising Code Violations

The ads violated codes by targeting teens and making associations with social success and sexual attractiveness.

Talia Thiesfield '11 (SFA). (Photo by Brian Offidani)

All the World’s a Stage for Alumna Talia Thiesfield

Actress and vocalist Talia Thiesfield '11 (SFA) talks about her background, her start in theater, and her work on the stage.

Limmat Quai: A pedestrian-, bike-, and tram-friendly street in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo courtesy of Norman Garrick)

Measuring the Sustainability of Urban Transportation Systems

UConn researchers have developed a holistic approach to evaluate cities' transportation systems across the globe.

Photos of a illustrated brochure named Susie and Jerome learn about a healthy home on Aug. 2, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Learning About a Healthy Home

UConn extension educators have developed an illustrated children's book as part of the Healthy Environments for Children initiative.

Nurse Manager Honored for Employer Support of Military

Debra Abromaitis was presented with the Patriot Award, nominated by UConn Health Center nurse John Quinn after his second deployment in two years.