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Members of the UConn Health Special Operations Unit traveled to New York City in a specially equipped vehicle and were assigned to provide medical support for the New York Urban Search and Rescue Team. They are from left to right: William Perkins, Carmine Centrella, John Kowalski, Robert Fuller, M.D., Greg Priest, Ben Sonstrom, and, kneeling, Daryl Byrne. Fuller is chief of emergency medicine for the Health Center and medical director of the group. The others are all paramedics with the special tactical training.

9/11 Memories Still Fresh for UConn Health Responders

Members of the UConn Health Fire and Emergency Departments recall their harrowing experiences at Ground Zero. Read more.
Scientist analyzing DNA sequence. (Shutterstock Photo)

UConn to Launch State’s First Genetic Counseling Program

As demand grows for such counseling, there's an urgent need for training in how to interpret the results of genetic tests. Read more.
Putnam Refectory. (Gail Merrill/UConn Photo)

UConn in Sierra Club ‘Cool Schools’ Top 10 – Again

UConn is in the Sierra Club 'Cool Schools' Top 10 for the fifth year running, despite a change in survey methodology. Read more.
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Exhibit Recalls 35 Years of HIV/AIDS

Three exhibitions at UConn trace the progression of HIV/AIDS from diagnosis to death sentence to manageable disease. Read more.
The more than 60 antique campaign flags on exhibit at the Benton convey messages crafted by moneymaking businesses rather than by the presidential candidates themselves. They also feature a variety of stars and stripes, because they date before the country adopted an official flag design.

Presidential Campaign Flags Reflect Times, If Not Views, of Candidates

More than 60 antique flags on display at the Benton convey messages crafted by moneymaking businesses rather than by the candidates. Read more.

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Washington Post

Blame Global Warming for Your Bad Attitude

Wall Street Journal

Connecticut’s School Funding Violates Constitution, Judge Rules

Business Insider

One of the Most Popular Franchises of All Time Almost Never Launched

Fox News

8 Sports Records That Will Never Be Broken

Boston Globe

When You Check the Box, Check Your Outrage

Broadway World

An Old Guy is Making a Stir on the UConn Campus

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