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Calhoun Stepping Down, Ollie Named Head Coach

Jim Calhoun, who built UConn into a three-time NCAA champion and a perennial national power, has announced his retirement as the men's basketball coach.

Men's Basketball Head Coach Jim Calhoun speaks with members of the coaching staff during UConn Basketball First Night at Gampel Pavilion on Oct. 14, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

News Conference Set for ‘Future of Men’s Basketball’

The University will hold a news conference to address the future of the men’s basketball program at 2 p.m. today at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.

Whitney Young is greeted by President Homer Babbidge as he arrives to speak at Metanoia in 1970. (Photo from Archives & Special Collections, UConn Libraries)

Metanoia: A UConn Tradition

This year's Metanoia, a period of reflection on civility, is the latest in a UConn tradition that began under then-President Homer Babbidge in 1970.

Professor emeritus David Kenny. (Daniel Buttrey/UConn Photo)

Professor Emeritus to Receive Highest Award in Social Psychology

David Kenny will receive the highest award in his field, for his contributions to research on social interaction and 'person perception.'

Urs Boelsterli, left, Winfried Krueger, and Theodore Rasmussen in a stem cell research lab at the Physics/Biology Building on Aug.29, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Finding the Pathways to Drug-induced Liver Injury

UConn pharmaceutical researchers are searching for a genetic link to a significant public health concern – drug-induced liver injury.

South Park Road Race at UConn Health Center

15th South Park 5K Is This Saturday

The student-organized fundraiser features free skin cancer screenings again this year.

Rigoberta Menchú Tum speaks with students at El Instituto in the Ryan Building on Sept. 11, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Students Meet With Nobel Peace Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum

UConn students had an opportunity for discussion with the Guatemalan human rights activist during her visit to campus.

The courtyard of the Freedom Theatre, a theater and cultural center in the Jenin Refugee Camp in the northern part of the West Bank. (Photo supplied by Gary English)

UConn Professor Studies Middle East Conflict Through Refugee Camp Theater Group

Dramatic arts professor Gary English is spending a year working with the Freedom Theatre in a Palestinian refugee camp.

UConn Health Accolades (Shutterstock image)

Health Center Accolades – September 2012

Dupont named chapter president; dental student receives award; Laurencin joins NIH committee; and cell biology student wins poster competition.

Daniel Turner '15 (ENG), left, and his father Elvin Turner '93 MBA. (Jessica McCabe/UConn Photo)

One Family’s Legacy, Two Generations of Huskies

UConn alum Elvin Turner '93 MBA and his son Daniel Turner '15 (ENG) will speak about their family's educational tradition at the Legacy Breakfast during Family Weekend.