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A view of Thoreau’s Cove from the western side at Stop 10. Two people on the beach provide scale. (Robert Thorson/UConn Photo)

Thorson’s Guide to Walden Pond

When UConn geologist Robert Thorson discovered there was no guidebook to one of America's most iconic places, he set out to write one himself. Read more.

A lawyer and the jury. (Getty Images)

Researcher Examines Police Perjury as Part of Legal Culture

Whether prompted by pressure to secure convictions, or by inadequate police disciplinary procedures, false testimony by police is ingrained in the system, says law professor Julia Simon-Kerr. Read more.

Illustration of network concept. (Getty Images)

Designing a Smart Sensor Network for Tracking Submarines

A UConn researcher at the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology is developing a 'smart sensor network' that is energy-efficient and resilient. Read more.

Rowan Lucy '16 (BUS) buys a few plants from the UConn Blooms table during the UConn Earth Day Spring Fling held along Fairfield Way on April 22, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Metanoia: Springing to Action for the Environment

On social media, search, post, and tag using #UConnMetanoia to share experiences and stay up-to-date. Read more.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road on Oct. 16, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Construction Update, April 2018

Despite late snow at the start of the month, April construction remains on track at several sites across the Storrs campus. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

ENG UConn Trio Participates in Science Policy Workshop

MED Connecticut Magazine Lists 2018 “Best Doctors”

PHR Pharmacy Professor Sean Jeffery Running for APhA Board

SSW Dr. Nina Heller Reappointed Dean of School of Social Work

CAHNR Wildlife ecologist assists in statewide bobcat study

UConn in the News

Washington Post

The mysterious and tragic story of the Carolina parakeet, America’s only native parrot

Science Daily

New compound helps activate cancer-fighting T cells

Bloomberg Law

Supreme Court’s Wage, Hour Shift: More Than Minor Tuneup

Washington Post

‘Starbucks classrooms,’ plus six other new approaches in education

New York Daily News

Grindr provided users’ information — including HIV status — to analytics companies

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