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Dr. Bruce Liang, center, reviews a patient's case with physicians from the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center. (Lanny Nagler for UConn Health Center)

Small Molecule, Big Hope for Healing Advanced Heart Failure

A new medication for advanced heart failure that is based on a small molecule is under development at UConn Health. It has the advantage that it doesn't lower blood pressure. Read more.

Seaweed collected by reaching down to the bottom and pulling up the rake. The branching red seaweed and the amount collected in just one pass indicate that a large amount of nutrients are fertilizing the growth of seaweed in this bay. (Jamie Vaudrey/UConn Photo)

Researcher Unveils Tool for Cleaner Long Island Sound

A UConn ecologist has identified specific sources of nitrogen pollution along Long Island Sound, and shows municipalities what they can do to alleviate it. Read more.

Artist's impression of the renovated Gant Southwest Corner Lobby.

Gant Science Complex to Undergo Major Renovation

The Board of Trustees has approved an $85 million budget for improvements to the Edward V. Gant Building to support the University’s expanded enrollment and research in STEM fields. Read more.

Men's soccer head coach Ray Reid speaks with Adria Beso Marco. (File Photo by Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Coach Ray Reid Makes Another Gift Toward Soccer Stadium

'I am a firm believer in people giving back to special places that are important to them,' says Reid. Read more.

UConn Seeks to Involve More Undergraduates in University Governance

A proposal presented to the Board of Trustees calls for students to have standing positions on the board's committees dealing with finance and student life. Read more.

Guest artist Michael Lewis (Harry Fatt) is the union leader in Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s production of 'Waiting for Lefty' by Clifford Odets, onstage through March 5 at Nafe Katter Theatre. (Gerry Goodstein for UConn)

Stage Left: Playwright Enters as CRT Director

Michael Bradford directs the Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of two one-act plays, headlined by 'Waiting for Lefty,' which opens today. Read more.