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Findings of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and UConn survey suggest that LGBTQ youth need support in the face of political attacks on LGBTQ equality. (Photo courtesy of the Human Rights Campaign)

Researchers Launch National Study on the Lives of LGBTQ Teens

“Our study takes a holistic approach to better understand the lived experiences of LGBTQ young people,” says UConn's Ryan Watson. Read more.

Ashley Kalinauskas, '14 (BUS). (Nate Oldham/UConn Photo)

Drug Triggers Immune System to Fight Cancer in Pets

A UConn alumna has launched a startup that is marketing a new immunotherapy treatment for pets with cancer to veterinarians. Read more.

Mayor 'Buddy' Cianci, a codefendant in the Operation Plunder Dome trial, talks with then-Providence Journal reporter Mike Stanton on the steps of the federal courthouse on Kennedy Plaza while the jury in the trial continued negotiations.

Journalism Professor Relishes Supporting Role in Popular Podcast

“Hopefully it creates some excitement about journalism, and shows that the reports of its demise are greatly exaggerated," says Michael Stanton, associate professor of journalism, about the podcast "Crimetown," set in Providence, R.I. Read more.

New UConn Butterfly Bushes Land on the Market

Royalties from plant cultivars help to fund continued research by students. Read more.

UConn biostatistics professor Tania Huedo-Medina visits Cuba regularly for research.

In Cuba with Biostatistician Tania Huedo-Medina

One UConn professor is on a mission to improve the way we collect health data in the U.S. by researching Cuba's public health successes. Read more.

Crystal Dangerfield (pictured) and Megan Walker were selected to the USA Basketball U19 World Cup Team on Sunday.

Two Huskies Picked for USA Basketball World Cup Team

Six-time defending gold medalists, the U.S. women's basketball team will look to make it seven in a row at the July 22-30 event in Cividale del Friuli and Udine, Italy. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

PHR José Manautou Named to National Advisory Council

BUS Healthcare Management Professor Joins National Bureau of Economic Research

CLAS Patrick Hogan Named Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor

MED New Neurosurgery Chief Brings Elite Expertise to UConn Health

UConn in the News

TIME magazine

Here’s How Little Exercise You Need to Boost Your Mood

Associated Press

Voice of UConn spends offseason calling balls and strikes

The Guardian, UK

The cow that tells cyclists to slow down: new technologies for congested cities