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UConn/Hartford Courant Poll: Middle Class Dream Persists, Though Harder to Attain

The latest poll finds broad agreement among Americans about what constitutes a middle class life, even as those elements are increasingly hard to come by.

Dr. William White listens to the artery supplying blood to the brain of INFINITY trial participant Joan Larkins. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Photo)

Top Number Lower, Aging Process Slower?

The INFINITY trial at the UConn Health Center studies out-of-office blood pressure as a predictor of cognitive and functional decline.

Health Center Storm Update

Although many administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 12, in observance of Lincoln’s Birthday, all classes will be in session and the hospital and clinics will be open.

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Blizzard Preparation Safety Reminder from CT Poison Control

The threat of carbon monoxide poisoning requires precautions both indoors and outdoors.

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Information for UConn Students, Faculty, and Staff Regarding Storm Preparations

Any decision regarding the cancellation of classes or the closing of campuses will be communicated before 5 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8.

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University Advisory Group Recommends Moving Research Waste Storage Facility

A review of options for relocating the facility identifies an undeveloped parcel on North Campus as the top-rated alternative site.

President Susan Herbst -speaking with students at her office.

President Herbst to Hold Office Hours for Students

Herbst says the sessions give her a valuable opportunity to learn more from students.

Stout was a particularly energetic chick who didn't like pausing to have his picture taken. (Photo courtesy of Mystic Aquarium)

A Passion for Penguins Inspires Rescue Efforts

Two alums of UConn’s animal science program are fighting for the conservation of a species.

Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease

February is American Heart Month but living a heart healthy lifestyle is important anytime of the year.

As you may know, Congress is considering ways to reduce the federal deficit over the next decade. How do you think the Federal Government should reduce the deficit? With … tax increases paid by every household in the U.S., with spending cuts, or with a combination of tax increases and spending cuts? Source: The University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant survey of 1,002 randomly selected adults nationwide, Jan. 22-Jan. 28, 2013.

UConn/Hartford Courant Poll: Americans Support Mix of Spending Cuts, Tax Changes

The latest poll suggests Americans may be receptive to President Obama’s proposal to combine spending cuts and tax reforms.