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Lights in New York City's Times Square. (iStock Photo)

New Atlas Shows Extent of Light Pollution – What Does it Mean for our Health?

After a new study shows 83% of the world lives under a haze of artificial light, a UConn Health epidemiologist says the health consequences of this are only beginning to be understood. Read more.

Paraphernalia for a day at the beach. (iStock Image)

Not Just A Day at the Beach

'Beaches were once places where respectable people would never think of going.' A UConn historian traces how beaches evolved into popular summer playgrounds. Read more.

Head football coach Bob Diaco in the Schenkman Football Facility. A gift from Diaco and his wife Julia will help fund new facilities for other sports at UConn. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Bob and Julia Diaco Announce Gift for Athletic Facilities

The UConn Football head coach hopes to help build facilities for other sports to match those given by previous donors to the football program. Read more.

UConn Police Officer holding a cell phone on June 16, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

New Technology Enhances Campus Security

UConn has installed a new system that can detect gunshots and explosions, and send live video feed to officers’ cellphones. Read more.

UConn Alert logo.

Test of Emergency Communications Set for June 21

The University will test its emergency notification system, UConnALERT, at all campuses next Tuesday. Read more.

UConn in the News

BBC

What Rising Light Pollution Means For Our Health

Herald & News

Diabetes and Heart Disease a Deadly Combination: Study

New York Times

Parents Should Avoid Comments on a Child’s Weight

Sacramento Bee

Gina Barreca: Nothing But Scorn and Mockery for Mass Murderers

WNPR

New Haven Psychologist Advises on How to Talk to Children About Gun Violence

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