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A diagnosis of MS did not stop Marisa Boasa from pursuing her love of running. She will compete in the Hartford Marathon this weekend.

Diagnosis Set This Athlete On a New Course

After UConn Health doctors diagnosed Marisa Boasa with MS, she made it her mission to stay active and inspire others with mobility challenges to do the same. This weekend, she's competing in the Hartford Marathon. Read more.

Emily Yale, one of the three inaugural students in the UConn Master's of Engineering in Global Entrepreneurship program, with her autonomous robot at the Great Lawn on Oct. 7. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Program is Fertile Ground for Student Innovation

As one of the first students in the new Master’s of Engineering in Global Entrepreneurship program, Emily Yale is tapping a wide range of resources. Read more.

Family shopping in a bookstore. (Getty Images)

App Endgame: Detect Dyslexia Earlier

The current so-called 'wait to fail' model in the U.S., causes many children to lose a significant amount of educational time. The new app may enable teachers to test children earlier. Read more.

Patient Care Bustling at UConn Health Thanks to Bioscience Connecticut

Bioscience Connecticut has enabled UConn Health to significantly increase both its patient care and clinical revenue. Read more.

A view of high tension wires with autumn foliage. (Getty Images)

New England Power Line Corridors Harbor Rare Bees and Other Wild Things

These corridors sustain animals, birds and insects, including dozens of bees, one of which is so rare it was thought to have been lost decades ago from the U.S., writes UConn's David Wagner. Read more.