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Genomics Institute Launching $1 Million Grant Program to Encourage Research Collaborations

The grant program is being facilitated by the UConn Health Center and letters of intent are due on May 15.

Mairead Hynes (Photo courtesy of Mairead Hynes)

Class of 2013: Mairead Hynes, Future History Professor

For her Honors thesis, Mairead Hynes '13 (CLAS) read letters archived at Oxford University from WWII-era Prime Ministers Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill.

The WHUS crew, (l to r) Josh Baron'13 (CLAS), John Ponziani '13 (CLAS), and Spencer Warshaue '14 (ENG) prepare to broadcast a basketball game at the XL Center in Hartford. (Ken Best/UConn Photo)

Student Radio Has Its Team Covering the Husky Teams

WHUS sports directors Andrew Callahan '13 (CLAS) and Chris Jones '13 (CLAS) have been working to improve WHUS sports coverage.

Pediatric Research Day

Pediatric Research Day at the UConn Health Center

Harvard Medical School Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Stuart Orkin, was the keynote speaker for the event.

2012 graduates of the University of Connecticut pose for pictures near Jonathan the husky dog statue on May 6, 2012. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn to Hold Multiple Graduation Ceremonies in May

About 7,000 diplomas will be awarded at a dozen ceremonies on the Storrs campus, with separate events for the schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Law.

Puppets of "Simple Simon" by Dick Myer on display at the Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry on April 24, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

World-Renowned Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry Moving to Storrs Center

The University's puppetry institute and museum will relocate in the fall to the new downtown, inside a new branch of the UConn Co-op.

From Chemistry to Dentistry

For Eric Navok, the nerves are building as his UConn School of Dental Medicine commencement address nears.

Cathy Schlund-Vials, associate professor of English, in her office in Beach Hall on April 3, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Asian American Studies Professor Earns National Honor

Cathy Schlund-Vials is being honored in part for her work on the Cambodian-American experience as portrayed by artists.

Accurately Diagnosing Ectopic Pregnancy

In this week’s JAMA, a UConn Health Center physician researches how an early correct diagnosis can reduce maternal mortality.

Michael Accorsi, senior associate dean for the University of Connecticut's School of Engineering, talks to students about an Airbus aircraft flap assembly recently delivered to the University's Depot Campus. Airbus, the world's leading commercial aircraft manager, donated the flap to UConn for research and training. (Chris LaRosa/UConn Photo)

Airbus Donates Flap Assembly to UConn for Research and Training

The aircraft manufacturer has donated an aircraft flap assembly worth more than $770,000 to the School of Engineering for use in labs and classes.