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Teacher checking temperature of students using a laser thermometer at the school door

Q&A: Schooling, Caregiving, and Emotional Support during COVID

UConn education expert Sandra Chafouleas discusses the challenges COVID-19 poses to students, parents, and caregivers as the school year takes shape. Read more.

Leaves illuminated by sunlight as they drift in front of the large UConn sign on the Storrs campus

Former Trustee Chairman Donates $1M to UConn

John W. Rowe, former chairman of the UConn Board of Trustees, has stepped up to help students facing financial troubles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

Noah Sobel-Pressman, the student who had the "crazy idea" for the Student Venture Fund.

Meet the Researcher: Noah Sobel-Pressman ’21, Entrepreneurship

Noah Sobel-Pressman '21 (BUS) is putting his interests in entrepreneurship to use, and in doing so is giving a boost to his fellow students. Read more.

Statue outside the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C. (iStock Photo)

Q&A: The Supreme Court, the Presidential Election, and a Year Unlike Any Other

UConn's David Yalof, an expert on the Supreme Court and presidential politics, talks about how this year's situation is like, and unlike, past moments of US history. Read more.

Actors rehearse via Zoom for CRT's Fall production of "Men On Boats"

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Fall Season Goes Live Online with ‘Men on Boats’

The Connecticut Repertory Theatre is adjusting to the pandemic by presenting the start of its Fall season online, with two plays available to watch via Zoom. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

CAHNR Meet undergraduate student Eric Atanga

CAHNR Scholarship honoring alumnus Kaye Andrus supports animal science students

CLAS OVPR Funds Five Projects in the Arts & Humanities

MED New Direction for The Center for Cell Analysis and Modeling (CCAM)

MED UConn Health Minute: Benign Breast Disease

MED Healthier Skin With Technology and Expertise

NUR Nursing Professor Receives Marcé Medal for Perinatal Mental Health Research

SSW Linking Together for Mental Health Awareness

UConn in the News

Huffington Post

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