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Daily HeadlinesSeptember 28, 2017

Husky Nutrition is a program for parents aimed to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption. (UConn Health Photo)

Experts Report Decline in Childhood Obesity in Hartford

“We know that weight is a leading indicator of long-term health," said Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin. Read more.

Alex Gitterman, professor of social work, meets with graduate students at the School of Social Work on Aug. 28, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

School of Social Work to Add Bachelor’s Program

The new program responds to a workforce need in Greater Hartford and the state overall. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

BUS Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts to Headline Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference

UConn in the News

CNN

Puerto Rico’s looming medical crisis is ‘about to explode’

Huffington Post

Puerto Rico’s Colonial Legacy Doomed It To Dirty Electricity — And Now Darkness

Washington Post

Last month, 83% of U.S. protests were against Trump

USA Today

Annual Husky run marks unofficial start to UConn season

Sports Illustrated

Report: Former UConn Coach Jim Calhoun Coming out of Retirement

National Public Radio

Connecticut Doctor Surveys Gaps In Puerto Rican Health Care After Maria

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