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UConn Researchers Find Incentives Effective for Weight Loss

A study published in The American Journal of Medicine shows those given the chance to win a prize for meeting goals lost more weight.

Left to Right - Lois Jungas, Dr, Bob Jungas, Dr. Achilles Pappano attend the first faculty reunion. (Jennifer Huber/UConn Foundation Photo)

First Health Center Faculty Reunion

The event brought together physicians and dentists who were there when the doors opened in 1968.

President Herbst to be Formally Inaugurated Friday

All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the ceremony at 3 p.m. in Jorgensen.

Mamadou Doudou Diouf (23) rushes in for the ball during the men's soccer against Michigan State at Joseph Morrone Stadium on September 1, 2011. UConn won 2-1.

Men’s Soccer Ranked No. 2

The Huskies have a perfect 5-0 record and have already defeated four teams that appeared in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.

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Chemistry Department Has New, Female Head

Amy Howell is a distinguished researcher. She also stands out as one of a handful of women in higher education heading a chemistry department.

From left: Candy Pettigrew, Pam Miles, Sandy Kressner, Steve Jacobs and Patti Wawzyniecki at the time capsule ceremony on September 12, 2011. (Janine Gelineau/UConn Health Center Photo)

UConn Health Center Preserves the Present and Looks Forward to the Future

A time capsule was buried in the courtyard as part of the year-long 50th anniversary celebration.

Calhoun Cardiology Center Receives American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Gold Quality Achievement Award

The American Heart Association recognizes the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at UConn Health Center for quality patient care.

U.S. News Ranks UConn Among Top 20 Public Universities

The University rose to 19th among national public universities in the 2012 rankings, up from 27th last year.

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Daily Digests to Replace University-wide Listserv Emails

The consolidated daily messages are intended to reduce inbox volume while maintaining the flow of information.

Stephen J. Lahey, M.D., Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health Center Photo)

Nationally Prominent Cardiothoracic Surgeon Joins UConn Health Center

Dr. Stephen Lahey says he’s “always been an academic guy.”