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Letters From London: Family Dinner

In the latest Letter from London, a UConn student studying abroad describes his new-found appreciation of food, far away from campus dining halls and home-cooked meals.

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Men’s Soccer Opens Play in NCAA College Cup Tournament

The No. 3-seeded Huskies host Monmouth in second round play in the NCAA College Cup Tournament at Morrone Stadium on Sunday. (Updated Nov. 21.)

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One Student. One Story: Armando Jimenez, a Leader in All Respects

Julie Bruhn's latest video features Armando Jimenez '13 (BUS), a leader on campus and a volunteer with his home community in Hartford.

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Economic Outlook: Connecticut Outperforming the Nation

The latest issue of 'The Connecticut Economic Outlook' says the state's strategic public investments create the foundation for sustained long-term growth.

Foot Care Specialists Help Area Homeless Again This Thanksgiving

For the fifth year, clinical staff from the New England Musculoskeletal Institute joins the Conti Project, a nationwide effort to provide foot screenings and new shoes at homeless shelters.

Armando Jimenez: A Leader in All Respects

[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCcTVVIs-e0′]   Every week I have the privilege of working with such great, motivated individuals and this week was no exception. Armando Jimenez is the definition of a student leader. He is founder and President of Brothers Reaching Our Society, or BROS, which is an organization on campus aimed at helping male students find […]

Alanson Minkler, left, associate professor of economics speaks during "How do we get out of this mess" a panel discussion by economics departments members held at the Classroom Building on Nov. 16, 2011. At right is Arthur Wright. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The U.S. Economy: How Do We Get Out of This Mess?

A panel of UConn economists generally agreed that fiscal policies, not monetary moves, will provide the way out of the nation's economic slump.

Great American Smokeout a Reminder to Kick the Habit

Smoking cessation research studies are enrolling at the Health Center as the American Cancer Society’s annual effort to encourage smokers to quit returns for a 36th year.

College Unit Director Chris Derham speaks to UConn students about the Northwestern Mutual Internship Program on Nov. 10, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Business School Grads Finding Jobs Despite Recession

Spurred on by a new team and new ideas, the Business School's career center is building a record of success helping UConn grads land jobs.

Graduate student Sarah Treanor Bois and ecology and evolutionary biology professor John Silander. (Daniel Buttrey/UConn Photo)

Citizen Scientists Help Track Spread of Invasive Plants

UConn is a partner in the Invasive Plant Atlas of New England, which puts regular people to work as scientists.