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UConn President Susan Herbst.

School of Thought: A Culture of Civility, in Good Times and Bad

Concerned by a recent incident at the University of California-Davis, President Herbst says students at UConn should feel safe in exercising their right to free speech.

Emmanouil Anagnostou, professor of civil and environmental engineering, stands near a satellite receiving dish on September 7, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Forecasting With a Global Perspective

Engineering professor Emanouil Anagnostou is using algorithms to build the scientific and physical background for more precise prediction of severe weather.

Alexander Gaffney, left, Luci Chaplin, and Ryan Royle perform at the Steel Pan Ensemble held in von der Mehden Recital Hall on Dec. 4, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

UConn Ensemble Makes Steel-Pan Sounds Come Alive

A diverse group of students enjoys making music that has universal appeal.

Mohamed Hussein, head of the accounting department, left, and donors Glenna and James Agonis. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Business School Alum Finds Success, Gives Back to UConn

A successful alum, who waited tables as a student and took seven years to graduate, has donated to a scholarship fund in the accounting department.

White Coats with UConn Health Center emblem

Health Center Expanding Clinical Faculty Roster

The promise of Bioscience Connecticut has helped attract more than 40 physicians, including two to key chairmanships.

Left and right hand showing a forward letter "L" on left hand.

Distinguishing Left from Right – in Molecules

Chemistry professor Nicholas Leadbeater explains how slight differences within molecules can have significant and possibly devastating consequences.

Kristin Kelly, associate professor of political science poses for a portrait near Mirror Lake on September 9, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Protecting the Privacy of Consumer Records

A UConn political scientist is studying people's concerns about the privacy of their medical records and the implications for public policy.

Gingerbread house being built.

Gingerbread Creations a Highlight of this Week’s Winter Holiday Celebration

A video of the Gingerbread House Contest to whet your appetite for the 2011 Winter Holiday Celebration today, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Richard Skinner, D.M.D., Pediatric Dentistry, checks care provided to a patient by Carver Little, ‘06 SODM, at Burgdorf Community Health Clinic. (Al Ferreira/UConn Health Center Photo)

Hispanics Open Up About Oral Health Care

Dr. Sarita Arteaga with the School of Dental Medicine helped develop a national survey that revealed important insights into dental care for the Hispanic population.

Kumar Venkitanarayanan, professor of animal science and Anup Kollanoor Johny, a postdoctoral fellow in animal science, with chickens at the Poultry Unit on Horsebarn Hill Road on Nov. 29, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Waging the War Against Salmonella … One Molecule at a Time

UConn researchers have found a creative way to combat Salmonella using natural food grade molecules.