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Social work student Tess Leone '20 MSW is an intern at U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal's office in Hartford. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Social Work Students on ‘Front Lines’ in Connecticut’s Congressional Offices

In October 2018, a Connecticut family celebrated the end of their seven-month stay at a church in Old Lyme. The parents, who had lived in New Britain for 18 years, sought sanctuary at the church when a federal deportation order threatened to send them to Pakistan after years spent struggling to obtain legal status. Their […] Read more.

A blood vessel blocked by red blood cells that are affected by sickle cell anemia and are crescent shaped. (Getty Images)

Sickle Cell Drug Showing Promise in Clinical Trial

In early clinical trial data, the experimental drug has shown promise for impacting important biological markers in the red and white blood cells of sickle cell patients. Read more.

Concert goers stampede through the gate to get front row seating at the annual concert in 2015. (Mark Reinstein/Shutterstock Photo)

Sudden Death in Epilepsy and Breathing Troubles Linked to Bad Gene

UConn neuroscientists have found a gene mutation that causes abnormal breathing in mice with a severe form of epilepsy, mimicking the human sudden death in epilepsy syndrome. Read more.

Students studying at UConn Waterbury on Oct. 25, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn to Add Bachelor’s Program in Allied Health Sciences at Waterbury Campus

The University announced today that allied health sciences, one of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields, will soon be available at UConn Waterbury as a bachelor’s degree program that can be completed from start to finish at that campus. Read more.

An elderly woman lying on the floor after a fall. (Getty Images)

Common Antidepressants Increase Risk of Falls in Older Adults

Increased risk of falls in the elderly population is an unwanted side effect of many commonly prescribed antidepressants, say UConn pharmacy faculty. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

BUS Geno Auriemma UConn Leadership Conference Announces Theme, Impressive Line-Up of Speakers

CAHNR Meet alumni Joyce and David Hart

ENG Smart Minds Talk about the Smart Grid

LAW A Law Professor’s Long Campaign for Justice in Bar Admissions

MED 12 Tips for Tick Season

PHR 2019 Pharm.D. Graduate Awards and Accolades

SSW SSW Represented at the 2019 Annual Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards

MED UConn Health Working to Enhance LGBTQ+ Patient Experience

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USA Today Network

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