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Daily HeadlinesNovember 29, 2017

Albert Gurdon Gulley Hall. (Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Craig H. Kennedy Selected as UConn’s New Provost

Kennedy plans to visit UConn over the coming months and meet faculty, students, and staff. He will officially begin in April. Read more.

The Dangers and Potential of ‘Natural’ Opioid Kratom

Pharmacy professor Mike White recommends treating kratom, which can become a drug of abuse, as one of a 'third class' of drugs, similar to decongestants. Read more.

Joel Thomas, an international student from Dubai, outside the School of Business. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

International Student Joel Thomas ‘A Charismatic Go-Getter’

This Dubai native finds his purpose leading the Learning Community Council. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

PHR Students from Schools of Pharmacy and Nursing Team Up for Blood Pressure Screenings

UConn in the News

New York Times

President Wins Round in the Battle for the Consumer Bureau

Capital News Service

Policies that protect high school athletes under scrutiny

Journal of Blacks in Higher Education

Scholar Develops Software to Search the Dark Web for Hate Group Manifestos

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