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Melanie Cunha '12 (CLAS) wears a decorated cap before the early afternoon College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony held at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on May 6, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

One Student. One Story. New Chapter

As one chapter ends in the stories of this year's seniors and a new chapter begins, a newly minted graduate takes a look at what UConn has meant to the Class of 2012.

Dr. Frank Torti holds his first town hall meeting in a crowded Keller Auditorium. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Health Center’s New Leader Hosts First Town Hall Meeting

Dr. Frank Torti discusses his vision for the future.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin's official portrait was unveiled during a reception held at the State Capitol on May 9. (Sarah Turker/UConn Health Center Photo)

Former Medical Dean Laurencin Lauded by Legislators, Friends and Colleagues

The official portrait of Dr. Cato Laurencin will soon be seen in the hallway near administrative offices.

Pitcher Kiki Saveriano '13(CLAS) pitched 157 innings, with 137 strikeouts, and has a 3.25 earned run average this season. (Steve Slade for UConnn)

Softball Team Returns to Big East Tournament

Seniors on the softball team reached their goal of returning to the Big East Tournament.

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SNY Chosen as Regional TV Partner for UConn Women’s Basketball

The University of Connecticut has selected SNY to be its women’s basketball regional television broadcast partner for the next four seasons.

Arun Majumdar, acting under secretary of energy in the US Department of Energy toured UConn's Center for Clean Energy Engineering at the Depot Campus. He was accompanied by Daniel Esty (far left), commissioner of the Conn Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. (Orlando Echevarria/UConn Photo)

Director of Federal Energy Research Agency Tours UConn Engineering Facility

The director of the nation’s only federal agency devoted to transformational energy R&D visited UConn’s Center for Clean Energy Engineering last week.

Dr. Raymond Foley, winner of the C.A.M.E.L. award and Dr. Melinda Sanders, winner of the Loeser award. The medical and dental school students from the Class of 2014 recognized faculty members for their excellence in teaching basic medical sciences at an award ceremony on May 4, 2012. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Health Center Teaching and Faculty Award Winners Announced

Dr. Melinda Sanders received this year’s Loeser Award and Dr. Raymond Foley won the C.A.M.E.L.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – May 2012

Tooth decay linked to energy drinks; recovering from a career-threatening injury; conflicts of interest in health care; and can dental x-rays lead to brain tumors?

An antique map of Cuba and Jamaica.

Writing Cuba’s Racial History

Much has been written about black activism in the U.S. Historian Melina Pappademos is looking at what it meant to be a black activist in Cuba.

Joette Katz '€™77 JD, commissioner of the state Department of Children and Families, gives the address during the late afternoon College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony held at Gampel Pavilion on May 6. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2012 Urged to Think About Global Common Good

Graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were advised on Sunday to think beyond themselves as they go out into the world.