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A Syrian physician being trained how to document evidence of torture. (Physicians for Human Rights Photo)

Doctors’ Group to Receive UConn’s Dodd Prize in Human Rights

Physicians for Human Rights, which uses science and medicine to combat abuses and atrocities, will accept the award on Nov. 2. Read more.

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Supporting Our International Students

"Our large and diverse population – including our international students – is one of our greatest strengths as a top research university," President Herbst noted. Read more.

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Story Series Keeps Finger on Pulse of Heart Health

During Heart Health Month, read about the many ways UConn is making a difference in the lives of people with heart disease and those at risk. Read more.

Dr. Ching Lau speaks at a press event to announce the 'Smash Childhood Cancer' global crowdsourcing research initiative. From left, Juan Hindo of IBM, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, and Dr. Jim Shmerling, CEO of the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. (Lauren Woods/UConn Health Photo)

UConn Health Physician is US Lead on ‘Smash Childhood Cancer’

Pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Ching Lau is spearheading IBM's global crowdsourcing research effort to find new treatments for childhood cancer in the U.S. Read more.

Smartphone and Data Cable Disconnected. (iStock)

The Right to Disconnect

As the French people say 'Non, merci' to after-hours work, two UConn business professors discuss whether U.S. employees should follow. Read more.

Retroactive Autorretrato, 2013, by Negar Ahkami, gesso, acrylic, and glitter on canvas stretched on panel. (Courtesy of Leila Heller Gallery)

New Exhibition Treads ‘Sacred Ground’

'UConn Reads: Sacred Ground' at the Benton Museum is based on this year's UConn Reads selection, which outlines a vision of America where people of all faiths can make a country where diverse traditions thrive side by side. Read more.

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Schools and Colleges

LAW Professor James Kwak’s New Book Explains Dangers of ‘Economism’

BUS Women in Family Business: Bridging the Gaps

CAHNR College alumni create thriving online businesses

ED Scott Brown Named Head of Educational Psychology Department

ED Del Siegle Named Neag School Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs

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