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Illustration of Jonathan the Husky mascot in a Game of Thrones costume, with Wilbur Cross Building in the background. (Yesenia Carrero/UConn Illustration)

Winter is Coming – Just How Bad Will it Be?

From analyzing long-range weather forecasts to reading signs in nature, UConn experts weigh in on what may be in store this winter. Read more.

Double strand of pearls tied in a knot over black background. Chromosomes look like long necklaces of DNA in the center of every cell in the body. Some parts of the necklace are open and loose, others are coiled tightly. New research shows that as we age, some sections of our chromosomes curl and close up, making it harder for cells to access genes critical to defense against disease. (Getty Images)

Aged DNA May Activate Genes Differently

New UConn Health/JAX GM research shows that as we age, some sections of our chromosomes curl and close up, making it harder for cells to access genes critical to defending against disease. Read more.

As forest edges multiply and deep forest shrinks, some edge-loving species like the boa constrictor are becoming invasive, while deep forest-dwellers like the Sunda pangolin are becoming at risk of extinction. (Image from an animated video, 'Biodiversity on the Edge'/ Imperial College London, ERC, and Newcastle University)

Living on the Edge Not for All Species

A new study finds that as tropical forests become increasingly fragmented, some species are at an ever-increasing risk for extinction, especially those that depend on the forest core. Read more.

All hands together, united for racial equality. (Getty Image)

Full Slate of Events Planned for Metanoia

The University has designated next Wednesday, Nov. 8, as a day of reflection, learning, sharing, and transformation focused on confronting racism in our university, our state, and our nation. Read more.

Provost Finalists to Take Part in Open Forums

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend public forums with each of the three finalists during their campus visits in November. Read more.

Student-athlete Heidi Druehl, Women’s Soccer, speaks with her academic counselor Ingrid Hohmann about an upcoming exam she will need to take while traveling with the team. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Heidi Druehl

'UConn has helped shape my life by allowing me to find my real passion.' Read more.

UConn Men's Soccer fans, otherwise known as the Goal Patrol, cheer on their team at a home game in Morrone Stadium. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Goal Patrol Continues to Shine

The UConn men’s soccer team leads all of Division I in accumulated and average attendance for the 2017 season. A big part of that is the Goal Patrol. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

ENG UConn Hosts Inaugural Academic-Industry Symposium at the UConn Tech Park

CAHNR Horticulturist brings patience and perseverance to development of new plant cultivars

MED UConn John Dempsey Hospital Top-Ranked in Patient Safety for Three Years

MED Influencing School Start Times With Science

UConn in the News

New York Times

A Refusal to Compromise? Civil War Historians Beg to Differ

Washington Post

Sometimes a handful of protesters can spark an enormous discussion

NPR "The Takeaway"

UConn’s Brad Simpson on Newly Declassified Documents