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David Vidaurre '14 (CLAS) looks at a note attached to one of 1,100 backpacks, representing the number of college students who die by suicide each year cover the Homer Babbidge Library Plaza on April 12, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Send Silence Packing

Eleven hundred backpacks, representing the number of U.S. college students who die by suicide each year, were on display April 12 on the Babbidge Library Plaza.

Hayley Dunnack: Lasting Motivation and a Constant Smile

Sophomore Nursing student Hayley Dunnack immerses herself in the UConn community by volunteering, being involved in cultural organizations, and working on campus.

Brittany DePoy '13 (ENG), left, and Nhat-Tan Duong '13 (ENG) intern for Cigna in the computer lab in room 360 of the ITE Building on April 11, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Cigna and UConn to Expand On-Campus Computer Science Internship Program

The initiative is designed to give students relevant career experience without having to travel off-campus between classes.

Davinci Robotic Surgery

More Patients Choosing Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Barbara Ricalzone knew she wanted her cancer removed via robotic-assisted surgery because of the faster recovery time.

Health Center in the News

Health Center in the News – April 11, 2012

The debate over medical tests; can vitamins prevent canker sores; the impact of divorce on older children; the increase in autism; and how not to lose your voice.

What Do Professors Do, Anyway?

President Herbst challenges some myths about the academic life.

Alexandra Young '12 (CANR) on March 29, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2012: Alexandra Young

Combining a love for art and a love for science has enabled pathobiology student Alexandra Young '12 CANR to carve out a niche.

A MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle. (Wikipedia.org)

Zeroing in on Drones

About to earn his Ph.D. in philosophy, B.J. Strawser is already sought-after for his work on the ethics of drone warfare.

Close up of a tassel with the year 2012.

Outstanding Students in the Class of 2012

Read about the accomplishments of some of this year's outstanding graduating students.

Dr. Edison Liu (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Jackson Lab CEO Chosen as Commencement Speaker

The UConn Health Center has invited Dr. Edison Liu to give this year’s commencement address.