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Daily HeadlinesAugust 15, 2019

When the Endangered Species Act listed spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest, some logging companies were prevented from logging parts of their land. The proposed changes would allow for economics to play a role in listing decisions rather than just scientific data.

Now Endangered: The Very Act That Protects Wildlife

Business interests do not currently figure into decisions about listing species under the Endangered Species Act, but new rules could change that. What role does economics play in wildlife decisions? Mark Urban of UConn, explains. Read more.

Two actors on stage, an African-American woman and a white man, warily eye each other in a backdrop of Aboriginal Austrlian art and scenery

Behind the Scenes With UConn’s Resident Dramaturg

Dramaturgs are often the unsung heroes in bringing plays to vivid life, explains Professor Lindsay Cummings. Read more.

Thomas Katsouleas receives applause following his address to the Board of Trustees after his appointment to be the 16th University president during a meeting at the Wilbur Cross North Reading Room on Feb. 5, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Katsouleas Highlights Research and Education Goals in His First President’s Report

In his first report to the Board of Trustees, President Katsouleas spoke about a range of topics, from his goal to increase the research enterprise and recruit a new provost, to throwing out the first pitch at a recent New York Mets game. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

ED Preston Green Named John and Maria Neag Professor of Urban Education

DENT Two Longtime Dental Faculty Receive Professor Emeritus Title

UConn in the News

NBC News

El Paso, Racism and Rhetoric: The Growing Toll of Bigotry in America

Tribune News Service

Lack of Sleep Among Adolescents Could Pave the Way for Future Health Problems

Associated Press

Reparations for Slavery Emerge as Issue Among Democrats Running for President

'Have You Heard' Podcast

UConn’s Preston Green: Anatomy of a Charter School Fraud

Livestrong

Does Eating a Lot of Protein Cause Constipation?

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