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Daily HeadlinesFebruary 20, 2018

Sixth-graders work on writing projects with teacher Kim Albro at Dr. Joseph S. Renzulli Gifted and Talented Academy in Hartford on Dec. 14, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Students in Poverty Less Likely to be Identified as Gifted

The fact that high-potential students in poverty are less likely to be recognized and served in programs for the gifted may increase, rather than decrease, social inequities, according to a new UConn study. Read more.

The snow is rapidly disappearing from Gampel Pavilion and the steps of the School of Business. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Splish, Splash Goes Saturday’s Snow

With temperatures headed into the 60s today, the snow that fell Saturday will not be around long. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

SFA Open Borders: an Interview with Professor Earl MacDonald

SSW Economic Justice Issues Impacting Working People and Communities

UConn in the News

National Public Radio

Toddler Milks: Filling A Nutritional Need Or A Marketing Niche?

Newsweek

Here’s How the Flu Attacks Your Body and Why it’s so Painful

Daily Mail

Scientists Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice

Toronto Star

Phylicia George making transition from hurdles to bobsled

Yahoo Sports

UConn’s Phylicia George makes history in women’s bobsled

NBC Olympics

Phylicia George 1st black woman from Canada to compete in Summer and Winter Games

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