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Can Lighting Impact the Food Choices of Finicky Teens?

A new study focuses on whether special lighting can influence adolescents to choose healthy foods.

Open Air Geometry

The geometric designs of the Chemistry Building, against a bright blue winter sky. Photo by Peter Morenus

Seminars Prepare Engineering Grad Students for Professional Careers

An initiative in the School of Engineering helps equip graduate students with professional skills.

UConn Cardiologists Uncover New Heart Attack Warning Sign

Dr. Bruce Liang led research on a protein fragment that is a likely biomarker for heart attack.

Can Lighting Impact the Food Choices of Finicky Teens?

If you’ve ever shopped at a high-end gourmet grocery store, you may have noticed the differences in lighting. Dimly lit in some sections while special lights are focused on products they want you to buy. The food industry has been doing this kind of subtle marketing for years. But what if this same principle was […]

Kiplinger’s Rates UConn as One of 100 ‘Best Value’ Schools

UConn is ranked among public universities that offer 'stellar education and an affordable price.'

Human Rights Faculty Support Student Internship

Everyone who teaches at the Human Rights Institute has made a donation toward student internships.

Multiple Appearances

The reflection of a solitary figure is captured in the glass doors in the lobby of the Wilbur Cross Building. Photo by FJ Gaylor

Fall 2010 ‘Faculty Large Grant’ Awards

The Research Foundation’s fall 2010 Faculty Large Grants were announced recently. The goal of these awards is to help faculty in all disciplines to better position themselves to apply for and receive extramural funding for their research and scholarly activities. For the fall 2010 Faculty Large Grant competition, the Research Advisory Council received 55 proposals, […]

Carnegie Foundation Recognizes UConn for Public Outreach

Education organization designates institutions that excel at public service and engagement.