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Divorce is Costly for Women

A UConn economics professor analyzed Social Security data on 600 women from their divorces in the 1970s through retirement. Divorce cost them dearly.

South Park Road Race at UConn Health Center

South Park 5K Road Race This Sunday

Proceeds from the race benefit the UConn School of Medicine Outreach Clinic at the South Park Inn.

Head men's soccer coach Ray Reid was recognized for his 350th career win, a 1-0 victory over Tulsa on Sept. 9. He was presented with a ball noting his accomplishment by Paul McCarthy, acting director of athletics.

Soccer America Ranks UConn Men’s Soccer No. 1

The Huskies have a double cause for celebration, with Coach Ray Reid celebrating his 350th win on Sept. 9.

From left, Joan Matus ’76, left, and Anna Matus ’13 (CLAS/SFA) of West Hartford attend the Alumni Legacy Breakfast on Sept. 24, 2011.

Family Time

UConn families gathered in Storrs Sept. 23-25 for Family Weekend, a menu of events that offered a taste of campus culture and academic excellence.

President's door

President Herbst Announces Next Office Hours

UConn students are invited to meet with President Susan Herbst during her next set of open office hours on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Senior woman receiving a flu shot from her doctor. (Stock photo)

As Influenza Season Begins, Researchers Work to Improve Vaccine for Seniors

A stronger, more effective vaccine is crucial, since older adults are most likely to develop pneumonia and other life-threatening complications.

Constitution Day

I was honored to preside last Monday over this year’s Constitution Day lecture given by John Palfrey, Henry N. Ess III Professor of Law and Vice-Dean for Library and Information Services at Harvard Law School. He spoke eloquently about the Internet’s contributions to the worldwide flourishing of democracy, and shared his research detailing how oppressive […]

Jeremy Lamb

Jeremy Lamb Lets His Play Do the Talking

A portrait of Jeremy Lamb, who as a freshman helped the Huskies win the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship.

Amy Donahue, associate professor and department head, public policy, CLAS.

Preparing for a Disaster

The head of UConn's public policy department says general preparedness and being observant can help individuals and communities against either a natural disaster or a terrorist attack.

Jessica Johnson is a Pisacano Scholar and member of the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors. Then she'll finish med school. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Center Photo)

Medical Student Recognized for Commitment to Family Medicine

Jessica Johnson is a Pisacano Scholar and member of the American Academy of Family Physicians Board of Directors.