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Doctoral Student Gets Crossword Puzzle Published By The New York Times

UConn PhD student Anne Marie Crinnion explains what it takes to get a crossword puzzle published by the gold standard of the field, the New York Times. Read more.

Protesters hold a sign in support of Black Lives Matter during the Commitment March on August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC.

New Course Introduces Students to US Anti-Black Racism

A new course will introduce UConn students to the foundational history of systemic and anti-Black racism in the U.S. that underlies the current Black Lives Matter movement. Read more.

Meet the Researcher: Tannin Schmidt, Biomedical Engineering

UConn researcher Tannin Schmidt is constantly pursuing discoveries that could lead to new opportunities. Read more.

Weight Stigma Predicts Emotional Distress and Binge Eating During COVID-19

Young adults who have experienced weight stigma have more distress and maladaptive eating behaviors during the pandemic, regardless of their body size, researchers at UConn's Rudd Center have found. Read more.

A brown mouse, like the ones who will spend 30 days in space as part of a research project.

‘Mighty Mice’ Stay Mighty in Space

An experiment by UConn Health researchers with some 'mighty mice' who spent 33 days in space last year bodes well for the health of astronauts. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

ENG Highest Honor of Materials Research Society Awarded to UConn Health Professor Cato T. Laurencin

LAW Law Alumnus Endows Scholarship to Aid Veterans

LAW UConn Law Welcomes Three Fulbright Scholars

MED UConn Health Minute: Solving Swallowing Disorders

NUR School of Nursing Professor Named Holistic Nurse of the Year

UConn in the News

Forbes

Nine Things Highly Professional People Never Do—Based On Science

CNN

The ‘Mighty Mice’ That Went to Space Could Help Protect Astronauts’ Muscles and Bones

Reuters