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Daily HeadlinesFebruary 23, 2016
Yu Lei, associate professor of chemical & biomolecular engineering, left, and graduate students Qiuchen Dong and Xiaoyu Ma connect a toxic chemical sensor to a cable in a lab at the United Technologies Engineering Building on Feb. 2, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Researchers Develop New Sensor to Detect Deadly Chemicals

The new technology offers a highly sensitive and affordable way to detect chemical compounds used in pesticides and toxic nerve agents. Read more.
Dr. William White with a participant in a trial that studies out-of-office blood pressure as a predictor of cognitive and functional decline. (Chris DeFrancesco/UConn Health Photo)

New Recommendations for Managing Hypertension

A UConn Health hypertension specialist discusses the latest information on high blood pressure. Read more.
This year's HuskyTHON, an 18-hour dance marathon that caps a year-long student fundraising effort, raised a record total of more than $716,000 for Connecticut Children's Medical Center. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

HuskyTHON 2016

UConn students raised more than $716,000 for Connecticut Children's Medical Center during this year's 18-hour dance marathon. Read more.
Preston Green, professor of educational leadership, Neag School. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Charter School Warning

A UConn education and law professor warns of similarities between charter school growth and the subprime mortgage crisis. Read more.
Brian Kelleher at work at the Lakeside Building on Feb. 18, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Full-Time Student Meets Full-Time Employee

Brian Kelleher '17 (SFA) successfully combines dual roles as a student and a web developer for University Communications. Read more.

UConn in the News

WTNH-TV

18-Hour Dance Raises Record Amount

NBC-TV

Taylor Swift Donates to HuskyTHON

New York Times

Olympic Duties Leave UConn Coach Right at Home

Associated Press

UConn Police to Begin Wearing Body Cameras

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