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Mitchell Hornak '22 (ENG) (Carson Stifel/UConn Photo)

Driving Innovation: Mitchell Hornak ’22

At UConn, the sophomore has already won the Innovation Quest (iQ) award for an automated opioid dispenser designed to help prevent patients from overdosing. Read more.

Jerrod Watts, a patient enrolled in the first clinical trial for Glycogen Storage Disease, chats with lead investigator Dr. David Weinsten. Photos taken in the dedicated Glycogen Storage Disease Unit at UConn Health on July 16, 2019. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

World’s First Gene Therapy for Glycogen Storage Disease Produces Remarkable Results

The clinical trial originally set out to simply test the safety and dosage of the gene therapy for three patients with GSD Type Ia. The dramatic improvement in their lives was unexpected. Read more.

Child molds princess bodies out of clay.

Study: On Screen, Girls’ Bodies are Changing

The bodies of female characters in animated films have changed within the last two decades and the impact on young viewers merits further study, says Rebecca Rowe of UConn. Read more.

Smiling married businessman in discussion.

Married CEOs Are More Committed to Social Issues Than Non-Married Peers

A study by UConn and the University of Saskatchewan found firms led by married CEOs were associated with significantly higher scores on a respected corporate social responsibility index. Read more.

A maze of colored mosaic tiles at UConn Avery Point, part of the new cognitive garden at the campus

Cognitive Garden Takes Root at UConn Avery Point

A brand-new garden at UConn Avery Point is designed to help children learn through using experience. Read more.

From left to right, Chief Hans D. Rhynhart ’93 and ’18; Officer Alex Rodriguez ’14; Sgt. Peter Harris ’03; Sgt. Justin Cheney ’07; Sgt. Marc Hanna ’88; Lt. Matthew C. Zadrowski ’07; Officer Tyler Hopson ’13; Lt. Darren Cook ’94; Sgt. Mark Bouthillier ’07; Deputy Chief Andrew Fournier ’95 ’01; Lt. Justin Gilbert ’06. UConn grads not pictured: Officer Robin Kiddy; Sgt. Zachary Ladyga; Officer Joseph Conetta. (Submitted Photo)

From Backpacks to Badges: Alums Thrive as UConn Police Officers

UConn's police department benefits from having a significant contingent of Husky alums among its ranks. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

DENT Newly-Patented UConn Technology Alleviates Issues with Dental Implant Bridges

ED Jennifer McGarry Receives Highest Honor in Academic Field of Sport Management

PHR Sameera Sansare Awarded Prestigious ISPE Scholarship

UConn in the News

Washington Post

Drug Companies Seek Removal of Judge in Landmark Opioid Case

New York Times

Hurricanes May Kill Some Birds, but Humans Are the Real Threat

Washington Post

Which Black Americans Should Get Reparations?

India Today

People with Anemia are More Likely to Transmit Dengue: Study

BBC

The Truth About Eating Eggs

USA Today Network

Behind the Manifesto: What Does the Patriot Front Actually Believe?

British Psychological Society

UConn’s Kaufman: How to Boost your Creativity

Associated Press

Where Have the Wild Birds Gone? 3 Billion Fewer Than 1970

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