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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.

Clare Costley Kingo'o photographed with her Book, Miserere Mei, witch she received the Book of the Year award from Conference on Christianity and Literature on Jan. 24, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Study of Seven Psalms Earns Professor Literary Acclaim

Clare Costley King'oo's scholarly work on a group of biblical prayers earned the 2012 Book of the Year award from the Conference on Christianity and Literature.

Artistry and Athleticism: UConn Swimming and Diving

See the team in action in this super slow motion video.

Health Center Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Goes Red

UConn Health Center Kicks Off American Heart Month

Employees from throughout the Health Center wore red to help raise awareness about the nation’s number one killer.

Students scoop ice cream at Subog's One Ton Sundae on the Student Union Terrace on Feb. 1, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Tons of Ice Cream, Tons of Fun

Students braved the cold for scoops of Dairy Bar ice cream from the One Ton Sundae, an annual tradition hosted by SUBOG.