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Presidential Race Question: “Thinking about the presidential election in November, will you vote for Republicans Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan; Democrats Barack Obama and Joe Biden; someone else; or haven’t you decided yet?” (includes leaners) Election Prediction Question: “Regardless of who you are voting for, which candidate do you think is most likely to win the 2012 presidential election?” Source: The University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant survey of 1,186 likely voters, Sept. 11-Sept. 18, 2012.

UConn/Courant Poll: Presidential Race Close, But Majority Thinks Obama Will Win

Voters rank Obama higher in trustworthiness, and in appeal to women and to the American middle class.

US Senate candidates’ support across Connecticut, statewide. Question: “And thinking about the U.S. Senate race in Connecticut in November, will you vote for Linda McMahon, the Republican; Chris Murphy, the Democrat; someone else; or haven’t you decided yet?” Source: Survey by the University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant of 517 likely Connecticut voters, Sept. 11-Sept. 16, 2012.

University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant Poll: Key U.S. Senate Race a Dead Heat

With a third of Connecticut voters undecided, neither McMahon nor Murphy has gained an edge.

Poll chart announcement graphic.

University of Connecticut and Hartford Courant Announce New Polling Partnership

The first results will gauge the public mood on politics and the economy at state and national levels.

Peter Deckers, left, and Fred Hollfelder, at the dedication of the Charlotte Johnson Hollfelder Center for Women's Health at the UConn Health Center. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo).

Women’s Health Benefactor Leaves $1.75 Million Estate Gift

Fred M. Hollfelder devoted his considerable resources to supporting women’s health and education.

Students listen to talks at the first Professional Development Conference for seniors. (Alysha Elliard '13 (SFA)/UConn Photo)

Starting a Career in a Difficult Job Market

A professional development conference for seniors included networking, role playing, and job-seeking strategy sessions.

Alumna’s Bequest will Support Grad Students in Biostatistics

The late Elizabeth Macfarlane ’39 (CLAS) pioneered a path in biostatistics and public health over her long career. Her bequest to UConn affirms her vision.

2012 U.S. Senate Debate graphic.

FOXCT/Hartford Courant Televising Live U.S. Senate Debate at UConn Oct. 11

Linda McMahon and Chris Murphy will debate at Jorgensen at 7 p.m.

Antietam, Md., Confederate dead at Bloody Lane. (Wikimedia Commons, photo from' Civil War Images. Plate of Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War,' Vol. 1, Philp & Solomons Publishers, Washington, D.C. (1866))

Antietam: A Civil Catastrophe

Reflections on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, from CLAS dean Jeremy Teitelbaum.

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.

Dr. Scott Ellner speaks to second-year medical students in Massey Auditorium, part of the medical school's new patient safety curriculum, on August 30, 2012. (Sarah Turker/UConn Health Center Photo)

Medical School Boosts Patient Safety Curriculum

Lectures on preventing medical errors will span all four years and be available to UConn students in all areas of health care.