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Student newspaper digitized cover from May 24, 1934.

UConn’s Student Newspaper Digitized and Online

The student newspaper has been looking at campus through student eyes since 1896.

Arjona and Monteith, in center of photo, were constructed in 1959 during the presidency of Albert Jorgensen. (Photo from Archives & Special Collections, UConn Libraries)

Then and Now: Focus on Humanities Drives Construction Projects

Since their construction more than a half-century ago, Arjona and Monteith have played host to the humanities.

John Christensen, assistant professor of communication, with a health intervention video on Oct. 5, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Expert in Interactive Digital Media Joins UConn Faculty

John Christensen, coming from the University of Pennsylvania, combines innovative communication technologies, artificial intelligence, and interactive digital media to help improve people’s health.

Khajida Khan at Dixwell Newhallville Senior Center in New Haven. (Photo provided by Khajida Khan.)

Community Health Fairs Return as UConn Observes Primary Care Week

"Primary Care at Home and Abroad” is this year’s theme.

Cracking is seen in a conventional column after blast loading. (Courtesy of the School of Engineering)

Engineering Research Assesses Bridge Resilience

Bridges capable of withstanding earthquakes, explosions, and fires are vital to nation's infrastructure.

Artwork by Andrew Giarnella

New Exhibit at UConn Health Center Features Distinguished Artists

The works of Anne Culver and Andrew Giarnella are on display in lobby through mid-December.

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UConn Researchers Find WIC Program Improves Availability of Healthy Food

After a federal policy change, more WIC-certified stores in Hartford carried healthier food.

Doris Kearns Goodwin's appearance was the opening presentation of the Edmund Fusco Contemporary Issues Forum. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Doris Kearns Goodwin Speaks About the American Presidency at Contemporary Issues Forum

Presidential historian, prize-winning author, and political pundit makes timely appearance on Storrs campus.

Demolition Begins of Health Center Lower Campus Buildings

During an event attended by Governor Malloy, the removal of the metal buildings for the new Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine got under way.

Question: “Thinking about the presidential election in November, will you vote for Republicans Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan; Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden; or someone else?” Source: The University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant Poll survey of 1,023 likely voters, Oct. 11-Oct.16, 2012.

The University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant Poll: As Number of Undecided Voters Shrinks Nationally, Presidential Race Remains Close

Obama has narrow lead, but more expect him to win, national poll finds.