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Emily Zangari

North Dakota transplant, but a lover of all things New England. Emily was adopted into the Husky family after years in professional hockey social. When she's not glued to her phone, you can find her watching football (#Skol!), hiking with her pups, or on the hunt for the best Mexican food on the east coast.

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UConn Legend Dee Rowe Passes Away at the Age of 91

Donald E. (Dee) Rowe, former head coach of UConn's men's basketball and UConn's iconic Athletics and Institutional Ambassador for the past 53 years, passed away early Sunday at his home in Storrs at the age of 91.

January 10, 2021 | Athletic Communications

Athletics University News
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Q&A: Home Genetic Testing

The multimillion-dollar at-home genetic testing industry has boomed in recent years. While learning more about your genetic makeup may seem harmless, UConn Health genetic counselor Connor Linehan warns of the pitfalls.

December 1, 2020 | Stacey Mancarella, University Communications

UConn Health
UConn Dairy Bar's popular turkey dinner ice cream pie

A Thanksgiving Treat

Happy Thanksgiving, UConn Nation! UConn Dairy Bar's popular turkey dinner ice cream pie is a deliciously unique way to cap off a Thanksgiving meal.

November 26, 2020 | UConn Communications

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Steven Lepowsky Named Dean of the School of Dental Medicine

Provost Carl Lejuez announced today that Steven Lepowsky has been named dean of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine for a five-year term. Lepowsky will be the eighth dean in the School’s history.

November 23, 2020 | Kristi Henderson, Office of the Provost

UConn Health University News
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Welsh Family Gives Technology For New Classrooms

The Welsh family donation allowed the UConn School of Law to equip the classrooms with equipment to greatly improve distance learning and small group collaborations.

November 20, 2020 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation

Alumni
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Letter From President Katsouleas Regarding Task Force on Mental Health and Wellness

President Katsouleas updates the UConn community on the findings and recommendations made by the President’s Task Force on Mental Health and Wellness.

November 16, 2020 | President Thomas Katsouleas

University News
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UConn Women’s Student Leadership Program Receives $1.2 Million Grant

A leadership program for undergraduate women at UConn has proven so successful the funder donated $1.2 million to extend it for at least three years.

September 29, 2020 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation

Community Impact
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UConn Receives $8 Million to Continue Air Force Research Lab Project in Advanced Manufacturing

The University of Connecticut has received an $8 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to continue productive research aimed at improving aerospace manufacturing processes.

September 1, 2020 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research

Research & Discovery
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A Conversation with Franklin Tuitt

UConn's new Chief Diversity Officer discusses his role and what his plans are for the Office for Diversity and Inclusion.

August 31, 2020 | Gerry McCarthy, UConn Foundation

University News