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Sean Reilly, owner and operator of New England Oyster Farm
Shucking Success: The Next Generation of Connecticut Shellfish Farmers

UConn Extension and Connecticut Sea Grant prepare aspiring entrepreneurs to navigate the challenges of shellfish aquaculture and sustain Connecticut’s historic working waterfront Read more.

A mink swimming.

Caught in the Act of Evolution

Researchers' findings could justify greater protections for an Everglades critter Read more.

Two gees and six goslings by a pond

Don’t Blame the Geese: A Closer Look at a Campus Wildlife Question

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. And that includes lawns Read more.

A crowd of people look at research posters.

School of Business, CLAS, and College of Engineering Host MIP 2026 Research Conference at UConn Stamford  

Google, Nvidia, Uber and other tech companies attended Read more.

rendering of RSV

Genetic Mutations Responsible for Increased RSV Severity

An interdisciplinary team from UConn and UConn Health found 19 mutations in the 2022-2023 respiratory disease season that led to more severe cases of RSV in children Read more.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

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Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Receive White Coats as Program Celebrates 75 Years

DENT

Dr. Steven Lepowsky Reappointed Dean of UConn School of Dental Medicine

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Academic Dentistry on Display

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Neag School’s Tutita Casa Wins Teaching Award

ED

Neag School Receives Nearly $70K During UConn Gives 2026

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UConn Engineering Honors Rising Stars Shaping the Future

ENG

UConn Engineering Academy Induction Applauds and Inspires

LAW

Two UConn Law Professors Earn Promotions, One with Tenure

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UConn Residents Honored for Community Service

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UConn Nursing Students Earn Spring 2026 Dean’s List Honors

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Dr. Charles Lee Joining UConn School of Medicine as Associate Dean

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UConn Pharmacy’s Diana Sobieraj Wins Awards for Two Publications

UCONN IN THE NEWS

Science Daily

Popular Anti-Aging Drug Combo Caused Severe Brain Damage in Mice

The Spruce

Do Eggshells Actually Help Your Roses Grow? Here’s What a Gardener Says

The Street

Hemp-Based Plastic Offers Green Alternative to Plastic Packaging

Hartford Courant

Hurricane Season Is Just Days Away in Connecticut. Here’s What to Expect This Year.

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