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A new study finds that one size does not fit all students when it comes to parents helping with homework, and that parental involvement can be particularly beneficial for economically disadvantaged students. (Getty Images)

UConn Sociologist Upends Notions about Parental Help with Homework

A new study finds that one size does not fit all students when it comes to parents helping with homework, and that parental involvement can be particularly beneficial for economically disadvantaged students. Read more.

Akshayaa Chittibabu ’19 (CLAS) looks to use her Truman scholarship for graduate work in dual medical and public health programs. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

UConn Junior Wins Prestigious Truman Scholarship

The biological sciences and sociology major hopes to pursue a career influencing global public health care. Read more.

Horticulturist Wins Patents for Modified Black Chokeberry Cultivars

Prolific inventor and professor of horticulture Mark Brand was recently issued two patents for his novel black chokeberry plants. The new cultivars will be available in garden centers this spring. Read more.

With a virtual reality headset on, junior Carina Zamudio ’19 (CLAS) spent part of a Friday afternoon trying to slay villains who were intent on breaching the security around a virtual castle. (Nathan Oldham/UConn School of Business Photo)

Lab Offers Chance to Experiment with Emerging Technologies

The OPIM Innovate Lab in the School of Business is designed to make emerging technologies accessible to students, faculty, and staff who want to learn new skills. Read more.

A view of Dusseldorf, Germany. EUROBIZ students will do a three- to six-month internship in Germany, with a German company. (Getty Images)

New German Program will Prepare Students for Global Careers

UConn is launching a new dual-degree German immersion program to prepare students for a career in the global marketplace. Read more.

UConn Reaches Tentative Agreement with Graduate Employee Union

The University and the union representing its graduate assistants have reached tentative agreement on terms for a new four-year contract. Read more.

The UConn Breakdance Club is a student-run organization that performs on campus and competes at the intercollegiate level. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

UConn Breakdance

The student-run UConn Breakdancing Club performs around campus and competes at the intercollegiate level. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

NUR New Nursing Dean to Focus on Teaching, Research, and Community Collaboration

MED Power of Possible: Parkinson’s Disease

CLAS Exploring Earth’s Core with Seismic Wave Measurements

CLAS The Brain and Breathing in Health and Disease

MED Become More Childhood Trauma Informed

CLAS New PITCH Promising Project Award for Optic Nerve Repair Technology

UConn in the News

Washington Post

Why Trump’s online store collects sales tax in three states while Amazon does for 45 states

Raycom Media

Professor says data privacy has been an issue online for years

PBS

Ritual: First Civilizations

Bloomberg Law

Bill O’Reilly Settlement Raises Ethics Issues for Lawyers

The Scientist

Some Antibiotics Rev Up Host Immune Response to Viruses

Science and Technology Research News

New Compound Helps Activate Cancer-Fighting T Cells

Immuno-Oncology News

Newly Developed Molecule Boosts Anti-Cancer Immunity

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