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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.

Jesse Rifkin '14 (CLAS) in the Auriemma Reserve Reading Room in the Homer Babbidge Library on April 19, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Jesse Rifkin Writes on ‘What Makes Gatsby Your Classic?’

Read the prize-winning essay in the first annual UConn Reads Student Essay Contest.

Frank Cervo '13 (CLAS) on April 8, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Frank Cervo, Future Environmentalist

For Frank Cervo '13 (CLAS), field research in Costa Rica shaped his future goals: to earn a Ph.D. in environmental science and help improve the environment.

Michael Hren, assistant professor of integrative geoscience, outside of Charles Lewis Beach Hall on April 19, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

New Geochemical Method Highlights Links Between Terrestrial Climate and Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide

In a new study led by UConn's Michael Hren, evidence from 34 million years ago lend weight to predictions of future profound climate change.

2013 White Coat Gala

White Coat Gala Supports Bioscience Connecticut

The fourth annual White Coat Gala raised more than $1.2 million for the UConn Health Center’s renovation and expansion.