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Students are overwhelmed with snow as they exit the Field House. (UConn File Photo)

The Impact of Winter Storm Names

If the storm is large enough and enough people are within the storm warning range, it gets a name. But a UConn researcher found the name does not add credibility. Read more.

Sophomore Daniel Cintron takes a final exam at the Physics Building on Dec. 15, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Comes to Aid of Those Affected by Storms

When he had concerns about his family in Puerto Rico, sophomore Daniel Cintron learned he could rely on the UConn family. Read more.

Peter J. Werth speaks at an event to announce his $22.5 million commitment to the University and the naming of the Peter J. Werth Residence Tower on Dec. 4, 2017. Seated is President Susan Herbst. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Receives $22.5M Gift for Entrepreneurship, Innovation

The pledge from Peter Werth, an innovator in generic prescription medication, is the second-largest in University history. Read more.

Horsebarn Hill. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Flocking to Storrs: A Birder’s Tour of Campus

From UCONN MAGAZINE: Ornithology professor Margaret Rubega said 'birds are everywhere.' Then she proved it. Read more.

Progress bar showing loading of the new year 2018. (Getty Images)

Fast Forward to 2018

Make a fresh start in 2018! A UConn marketing researcher says the concept of a fresh start is key to transforming your life. Read more.

Student-athlete Gabby Williams, Women’s Basketball on Dec. 5, 2017. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Gabby Williams

Being a Husky means 'it’s a responsibility to hold myself a certain way and represent the University with pride and class.' Read more.

Schools and Colleges

CLAS In Memoriam: Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Emeritus Bruce Stave

CLAS In Memoriam: Arthur Abramson, Founding Department Head of Linguistics

MED UConn Medical Students Take National Stage

UConn in the News

Bloomberg News

Must-Reads of 2017: No, These Are Not Dark Times

Entrepreneur magazine

Why Some People Are Motivated to Succeed While Others Aren’t

Associated Press

Archaeological dig in Israel provides clues to how feasting became an important ritual

Houston Chronicle

Why walking with your doctor could be better than talking with your doctor

ESPN

Here’s to Geno Auriemma’s Next 1,000 Wins

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