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The quad behind the Student Union is deserted since classes moved online and students were sent home.

UConn Students Watching and Learning from the Pandemic

A class focused on infectious diseases has gained a new gravity as the coronavirus pandemic unfolds. Read more.

Flying Is Another Passion For UConn Health Student

Laura Doherty is currently in the middle of an incredibly rigorous program at UConn Health - and wait until you hear what she does to “relax.” Read more.

A cinema marquee listing three rules for pandemic safety: social distance, wash hands, and clean surfaces.

Study of COVID-19 Risk Communication Finds ‘Optimistic Bias’ Slows Preventive Behavior

A study has found that "optimistic bias" can hinder individuals' efforts to take precautions in the face of health threats like the coronavirus pandemic. Read more.

An exterior picture of the Austin Building, home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Faculty Fulbright Scholars Explore Diverse Subjects

One month after UConn was recognized as a top producer of Fulbright scholars, five CLAS faculty have been awarded Fulbright awards for 2020-21. Read more.

drive thru testing test

UConn Health Testing Site Setup Was An All-Hands-On-Deck Effort

The efficiency of the testing site is the result of hours of planning and preparation by the entire staff at UConn Health. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

CLAS CLAS Class of 2020: Amber Smith

LAW Law School Community Moves Online

MED OR Team Shares 1st Dr. Richard Simon Award

MED UConn Health Minute: COVID-19 Precautions

OVPR Investigating Molecular Mechanisms Behind Inflammatory Responses

UConn in the News

The Washington Post

All the Comforts of the Office, at Home

Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

Where Do Addicts and Domestic Abuse Victims Turn for Help When They’re Stuck Inside?

Philly Voice

Why COVID-19 Is More Dangerous for Seniors

Connecticut Public Radio

Preliminary Data Raise Questions About Coronavirus Risks For Residents Of Color

Fox 61

ICU Nurses at UConn: From the Front Lines, a Window Into Their World

Hartford Business Journal

Maric Leads UConn’s Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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