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The cover of a new book by Shareen Hertel and Kathy Libal, 'Human Rights in the United States,' bears a quote from Franklin Delano Roosevelt's famous 'Four Freedoms' Speech.

U.S. No Exception When it Comes to Human Rights

A new book by two UConn social scientists says the U.S. is slowly beginning to view issues at home through the lens of human rights.

Craig Rodner, M.D. (Lanny Nagler for UConn Health Center)

Congratulations to UConn Health Center’s Best Doctors

Hartford Magazine releases its Best Doctors list for 2012.

Provost Peter Nicholls.

UConn Provost to Step Down

President Herbst announces that Peter Nicholls will leave the Provost's Office in May and return to the faculty.

Watercolors Highlighted in New Exhibit

Ursula Korzenik enjoys using a variety of styles in her artwork and is inspired by impressionist landscapes.

Elizabeth Clark is a Peace Corps volunteer who is establishing a beekeeping cooperative in Ecuador.

UConn Alum Starts Beekeeping Cooperative in Ecuador

An alumna volunteering with the Peace Corps in Ecuador is helping the local community establish a beekeeping cooperative.

Freshman center Andre Drummond '15 (CLAS) works on improving his free-throw shooting technique under the watchful eye of assistant coach Glen Miller '88 (CLAS) during a recent practice session at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.

From the Foul Line

Freshman center Andre Drummond, shooting 60 percent from the field but only 35 percent from the foul line, is working to improve his free-throw skills.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy during a ceremonial bill signing at the Health Center after a final agreement was reached between the state and Jackson Laboratory. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Final Agreement Reached Between Jackson Lab and the State

During a news conference at the Health Center, Gov. Malloy said the laboratory will bring jobs and strengthen Connecticut’s bioscience industry.

UConn Researchers Awarded State Grants for Study of Tobacco-Related Disease

The Department of Public Health awarded three Biomedical Research Trust Fund grants, with two going to UConn faculty.

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UConn Named One of the 30 ‘Best Value’ Public Schools by Kiplinger’s

The publication measures both quality and affordability.

Sara Willen, assistant professor of anthropology, CLAS (Daniel Buttrey/UConn photo)

The Right to Health Care

Do undocumented migrant workers have a human right to health care? Anthropologist Sarah Willen studies the issue in Israel.