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Daily HeadlinesJanuary 20, 2021

Marine One carrying President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump as they departed from the White House flies over the U.S. Capitol ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.

Why Do Presidential Inaugurations Matter?

Ceremonies speak directly to some of our basic instincts, triggering intuitions about their efficacy, symbolism, and importance. Read more.

hot sauce

How Hot Sauce Shots Will Be Sending Kids To UConn Games

From heartburn to heartwarming. Read more.

Senior couple in self isolation looking through the window at home clapping. They are showing their support for all the workers and helpers who are helping during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Age Provides a Buffer to Pandemic’s Mental Health Impact, UConn Researchers Say

A study by UConn researchers finds that while older adults are more concerned about the risks of COVID-19 than younger adults, they are also less likely to feel anxious or depressed. Read more.

Nurse receiving the COVID-19 vaccination

How Many People Need to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Order to Stop the Coronavirus?

The more infectious a disease is, the larger the number of people who need to be vaccinated to reach herd immunity. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

ENG Kuhn Receives Prestigious International Status for Leadership in Biomaterials

UConn in the News

All Things Considered (NPR)

400 Lights, For 400,000 Dead, Illuminate Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Connecticut magazine

After Losing Her Job, Hannah Bacon is Crossing the U.S. On Foot For Climate Action

Connecticut magazine

Kollwitz Exhibit Takes a Hard Look at War and Social Justice At the William Benton Museum

Mother magazine

How To Help Kids Build Creativity, Both On & Offline

KCUR Radio (Kansas City, Mo.)

The Capitol Insurrection Revived The Story Of A Legendary Abolitionist

The Conversation

Why Do Presidential Inaugurations Matter?

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