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Woman and man brainstorming start-up ideas. (Getty Images)

New Engineering Program Aims to Attract the Most Talented Entrepreneurs to Connecticut

UConn is launching a Master’s of Engineering in Global Entrepreneurship, the first entrepreneurial graduate degree in the state that is focused on engineering. Read more.

A student stands outside the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Inks Agreement with Wadsworth Atheneum

Under the agreement, the Wadsworth Atheneum will provide work space for UConn Hartford students, a seminar room, and faculty offices for use by the three-year graduate program in Arts Administration. Read more.

The Stamford Campus. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

Success of Stamford Student Housing Prompts UConn to Offer More

In response to student demand, the University is adding about 120 more beds in apartment buildings close to the Stamford Campus, starting this fall. Read more.

The syphilis-causing bacteria T. pallidum sports this protein on its outer surface. The gold ribbons show the barrel-shaped portion. The green, red, blue, and purple sections stick out and can be recognized by the immune system. They, or similar portions of other surface proteins, are potential targets for a vaccine. (UConn Health Spirochete Lab Illustration)

Syphilis Discovery Raises Possibility of Vaccine

UConn Health researchers have identified proteins on the outside of the bacteria, opening up the possibility of the world's first vaccine. Read more.

Chip leader Jamie Gold, left, of California and second place chip holder Allen Cunningham of Nevada compete during the World Series of Poker no-limit Texas Hold 'em main event in Las Vegas in 2006. The top prize was $12 million. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Poker Has a ‘Tell’ About Strategic Thinkers

A new study on high-stakes poker reveals how people process information in competitive settings. Read more.

UConn's cows can now choose when to be milked and are generally more contented as a result. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Video)

UConn Relies on Robots at Milking Time

New technology milks UConn's cows on demand around the clock, generating research data and another outcome. They are generally quiet and spend a lot of the time lying down relaxing. Read more.

Nadav Ullman ‘12 (BUS), the CEO, and Thomas Bachant ‘13 (ENG), co-founder and CTO of Dashride, outside their office on 5th Avenue in New York City. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

Alumni Help Taxi Industry Shift into Overdrive

Dashride, a company founded by two UConn alums, has its roots in UConn's safe-driving effort and entrepreneurial program. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

BUS xCITE Conference Fosters Camaraderie Among Women Entrepreneurs

CAHNR Charles River Laboratories Joins UConn TIP

CLAS Highlighting Connecticut’s Maritime Geography, History, and Future

OVPR Meet the Researcher: Nancy Petry, UConn School of Medicine

UConn in the News

Shape magazine

Cold Workout Classes Are a New Fitness Trend—and Science Says They’re Legit

New York Times

Video Game Addiction Tries to Move From Basement to Doctor’s Office

Bloomberg

Disasters Are Getting Costlier, So the U.S. Government Is Buying Reinsurance

Washington Post

The U.S. diet is a climate disaster. Here are 4 fixes.

The Atlantic

How to Tame a Zombie Fungus

Science Daily

African-Americans still disproportionately affected by HIV

Forbes

Creativity Is For Everyone

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