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Daily HeadlinesSeptember 19, 2018

About 100 South Koreans crossed the heavily armed border to meet their separated families for the first time since the 1950-53 Korean War, during a family reunion at North Korea. (Photo Lee Su-Kil-Korea Pool/Getty Images)

Economic, Social Issues at Forefront for South Koreans

While the world’s eyes are on the peace process with North Korea, South Koreans are looking for greater economic stability, according to history professor Alexis Dudden. Read more.

Sharon Mendes, left, with Officer Justin Cheney '07 (CLAS) and the police department's community outreach dog Tildy, and Paul Hanlon '15 (BGS), '17 MS, '19 MBA at the Student Union on Sept. 18, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Committee Members Embrace Suicide Prevention Week

Suicide Prevention Week begins Sept. 20. Members of the committee that planned the events are deeply invested in the cause and for some, it’s highly personal. Read more.

Forestry logging landscape. (Getty Images)

Nature Needs People and Here’s Why

Ecologist Robin Chazdon argues that while nature can play an important role in mitigating climate change, concerted human interventions are also essential. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

SSW School of Social Work Welcomes Two New Faculty Members

CLAS ScHOLAR2S House Visits Legislators, Alumni in Washington

UConn in the News

Marketwatch

Bayer Takes Defense of Weed Killer a Step Further

Science Trends

A Supercharged Atomic Engine

National Public Radio

Is Climate Change Causing More Dangerous Hurricanes?

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