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A view of the Thomas J. Meskill Law Library at the University of Connecticut School of Law in Hartford on Sept. 25, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

School of Law Launches New Research-oriented Doctorate

The ‘Doctor of the Science of Law’ (SJD) program, the first of its kind in the region, is expected to draw outstanding international students to UConn.

A man exits a restaurant after he looked for his belongings. An earthquake rocked Port au Prince on January 12, 2010. (Photo Marco Dormino / The United Nations / Wikimedia Commons)

Media Portrayal of Haiti Problematic, Says UConn Researcher

On the third anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, public policy professor Thomas Craemer says negative stereotypes of the island nation in the media are widespread.

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Rain Garden App Puts UConn on Apple’s Stage

The Center for Land Use Education and Research has developed UConn’s first smart phone app that is designed for use by the general public.

Male students talking outside of Laurel Hall, which has now been renamed the Lawrence D. McHugh Hall. (FJ Gaylor/UConn Photo)

Laurel Hall Achieves University’s First Gold LEED Certification

The new classroom building is recognized for 'green' design, while other UConn projects also get high marks from the agency.

Two of the remaining 2000 pygmy elephants on the island of Borneo. (Photo: Benoit Goossens)

UConn’s High-powered Sequencing Technology Leads to Rare Elephant Genome

Biologist Rachel O'Neill is part of a team that produced the first genetic sequence of Borneo's dwindling pygmy elephant population using high-throughput sequencing technology available on campus.

UConn Announces 2013 Neag Medal Recipients

Honorees recognized for their legacies in treatment, education, public service or philanthropy.

A view of the Wilbur Cross Building on Aug. 6, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

BCS Championship Game Host Donates $80,000 to UConn Sandy Hook Scholarship Fund

The donation from the Orange Bowl Committee represents $1 for every fan in attendance at Monday night’s BCS National Championship Game.

Dr. D. on RGIII

Aired on WTIC NewsTalk 1080, January 6, 2013. In light of Robert Griffin III’s knee injury, CBS Sports Radio’s Doug Gottlieb has some questions for Dr. Thomas DeBerardino, orthopaedic surgeon at the UConn Health Center. Listen to the broadcast > Follow the UConn Health Center on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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UConn Extends Comment Period on Review of Water Supply Options

An additional public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 22 in Farmington Valley.

CEA Joins UConn’s Fundraising Drive for Sandy Hook Memorial Scholarship Fund to Honor Newtown Victims

The Connecticut Education Association pledges strong support for scholarship fund established by UConn in memory of Sandy Hook victims.