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Another Beautiful Helix for Biology, This Time Reminiscent of a Parking Garage

New findings by UConn Health Center researchers have been published in the latest edition of the journal Cell.

A page from the reading copy of President Eisenhower's farewell address with hand-written editing notes. (Image courtesy of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum)

Using Bioinformatics to Trace a President’s Thoughts

A UConn alum has applied quantitative analysis to drafts of Eisenhower’s Farewell Address in search of insights into the writer’s creative process.

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Boosting Crop Yields in Australia

A technology developed at UConn that enhances salinity tolerance in plants will be used to help improve crop yields in Australia.

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New Vice President for Student Affairs Named

Michael A. Gilbert has been selected as UConn’s new vice president for student affairs, after a national search. He will assume the position on Aug. 19. “Dr. Gilbert is a visionary, articulate, and charismatic leader who will build a continued record of excellence for the Division of Student Affairs,” says Provost Mun Choi. An experienced […]

Michael Renfro, associate professor of mechanical engineering, observes a flame experiment on June 26, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Faster, Better, Safer Jet Engines

An engineering professor is studying ways to improve jet engine performance.

Health Center Hosts 16th Cancer Survivor Day

The event was held at the New Britain Rock Cats Stadium and cancer survivor Vita Ostrowski threw out the first pitch.

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UConn Investigates Allegations Involving Faculty Member

Further public information will be posted to a special website as it becomes available.

Using Data to Improve the Health – and Lives – of State Residents

The Connecticut Health Information Network collects data from state agencies to analyze what offers the best outcomes.

Barrett Foa, who plays Eric Beale on the hit TV series NCIS: Los Angeles, as Harold Hill alongside Courtney Balan, who plays Marian the Librarian, in the American musical classic, The Muicn Man, the final show in CRT's Nutmeg Summer Series. (Bob Copley for UConn)

‘NCIS: LA’ Star Leads ‘The Music Man’ in Nutmeg Summer Series

Barrett Foa talks about his career and his summertime role as Henry Hill in the Connecticut Repertory Theatre production.

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Urban Health Scholars Provide Community Care

Medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, social work and physician assistant students staffed a wellness expo in Hartford’s South End.