UConn Today

For Olympic Athlete the Goal is Dual Degrees
Donn Cabral's professional running career has taken him around the world and provided some unique opportunities – including translating something for celebrity gymnast Simone Biles in Rio de Janeiro.
Op-ed: Just Passing Tests Won’t Make Teachers Good
If the responsibilities of a teacher go far beyond academics, why isn’t that what we are testing teacher candidates on? writes Olivia Singer, a master's student in the teacher preparation program.
Flaky Weather
When the first snowflakes of the academic year began to fly on Thursday, students and plow truck drivers went outside.
Truman Scholar Dedicated to Promoting Global Health
Akshayaa Chittibabu '19 (CLAS) talks about her travels, her plans for the future, and napping in the library.
An ‘A’ Student Gives Teachers 8 Pieces of Advice
'One day, I realized I could do less and still be OK,' writes master's student and self-described overachiever Taylor Hudak '18 (ED).
Connecticut’s Marshes: Past, Present, and Uncertain Future
As the world looks increasingly to technology to sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, UConn researchers are seeking to understand the natural processes involved in wetlands' ability to store carbon.
At School Lunch, Healthier Options are Overlooked When Juice is Available
Milk, fruit, and water sales decline when a less healthy option – juice – is served through the National School Lunch program, says a new UConn Rudd Center study.
Black Students Who Have One Black Teacher Are More Likely To Go To College
The influence of having a black teacher can make a monumental difference in a black student’s life, and the effect begins early in an education, according to a new study co-authored by UConn's Joshua Hyman.
5 Takeaways on Exercise Guidelines by Age
UConn's Linda Pescatello and other top researchers nationwide authored the latest edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released this week.
The History of the Largest Foreign-Born Population in the State
Historian Fiona Vernal traces the beginnings of Connecticut's West Indian population back to the 1940s, when they came as guest workers replacing Americans who had left their jobs to fight in World War II.
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