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UConn Alum Helps Bring Food to Millions of Hungry Americans

The career path of Jerold Mande '78 (CANR) has taken him from writing up daily menus for students in his dorm to helping set national nutrition policies.

Health Center Gives Thanks

Thank you for your past support!

Pies straight from UConn's bakery, "Not Just Desserts" (Gail Merrill/UConn Photo)

Sweet Dreams for a Happy Thanksgiving

The Department of Dining Services’ bakery, “Not Just Desserts” celebrates Thanksgiving by turning out delicious breads, cookies, cakes, and of course … pies for every taste.

Accents coach David Stern.

Learning Accents with David Alan Stern

Dramatic arts professor David Alan Stern teaches 25 different accents. Here's how he does it.

Amy Chesmer poses in front of the Young Building on Nov. 15, 2011. (Sarah Rawlinson/UConn Photo)

Behind the Scenes of a Major Gift

When a major gift hits the headlines, the unwritten story is the role the development officer played in blending the donor's vision with the strengths of the University.

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis drives through Stanford traffic on her way to the basket.

Women’s Basketball Tops Stanford in Season’s First Major Test

Despite uncertainty as to how the Huskies would fare without a dominant player to rescue them, they came through with a 68-58 win against Stanford.

Thanksgiving dinner with the family (Shutterstock)

Share the Turkey, Pumpkin Pie, and Family Health History

Certified genetic counselors at the UConn Health Center encourage families to take advantage of their time together at Thanksgiving to review or update family history.

Dental Professor Asked to Assist with National Oral Health Program

Dr. Ruth Goldblatt will be a consultant for Oral Health America’s Wisdom Tooth Project.

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Can Best Predict Cognitive Decline

Health Center research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

turkey dinner

UConn Poultry Expert Talks Turkey

The modern day turkey that graces our holiday tables is a different bird from its wild ancestors.