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Daily HeadlinesAugust 29, 2018

A man is consoled as paramedics take him to the hospital for what is thought to be an overdose of K2 or 'Spice,' a synthetic marijuana drug (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Op-ed: Why Synthetic Marijuana is so Risky

It is 30 times more likely to harm you than regular marijuana, a fact in evidence in New Haven recently when a slew of serious drug overdoses occurred over a two-day period, says a UConn pharmacy professor. Read more.

A saltmarsh sparrow nest at high tide. (Photo by Jenna Mielcarek)

Rapid Change – A Tale of Two Species

Climate change is creating winners and losers. UConn researchers are studying two Connecticut examples. Read more.

Climate Change in Our Backyard

Climate change is not just happening elsewhere. This series draws attention to local environmental transitions and the many ways UConn students and researchers are investigating and responding to them. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

OVPR How Long and Irregular Days Impact Worker and Family Health

PHR William Baker and Diana Sobieraj Elected to Leadership Roles in the ACCP

MED White Coat Ceremony for UConn’s 50th Medical School Class

BUS Peter R. van Dernoot ’57: Hope Springs from Tragedy

UConn in the News

Hearst media

Study Shows Incentives often Fail to Spur Job Growth

Associated Press

Family of School Shooting Victim to be Honored by UConn Band

Associated Press

Comey to Address UConn Students, Faculty at Annual Forum