Stephanie Gilroy ‘26 (CAHNR) started on the pre-veterinary track in the animal science major. However, she quickly realized that while she enjoyed working with animals and the courses she had been taking, veterinary medicine wasn’t the right fit for her. https://t.co/nfpBpjbGrI

If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry of news coverage since late October 2025 about an extensive recall of thousands of bottles of atorvastatin, the generic version of Lipitor.  https://t.co/SsXScIJDg3

Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart are Unrivaled, literally. Creating a league and playing in it? Well, it’s a glorious accomplishment. And it represents the vexing world they are determined to improve. Read their story in UConn Magazine: https://t.co/v74dcKEypg

The University of Connecticut has reappointed Jason G. Irizarry to a second five-year term as dean of the Neag School of Education, effective August 23, 2026. https://t.co/qNJ5LzisTp

Yi Li, professor of horticultural plant breeding biotechnology in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, has made advancements in gene editing techniques to reduce the drawbacks of traditional genetically modified organisms. https://t.co/Tc4awZFtIc

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In recent years, UConn Law has consistently attracted students through one of the world’s most prestigious academic opportunities. Four Fulbright scholars from outside the U.S. are seeking their LLM degrees at the law school this year. https://t.co/xXwE5DRq3N

Arash Zaghi sees artificial intelligence (AI) through a variety of positive lenses, but its potentially enormous benefit to education, he explains, is its significant contributions to personalized learning. https://t.co/q3Qcs7GWuN

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Can we stop deadly heat in its tracks with ice and science? Douglas Casa leads a team of student volunteers at the Korey Stringer Institute in @UConnCAHNR. The institute’s wide-ranging work serves to keep athletes, soldiers, and laborers safe. https://t.co/agqlTE5jhs

Social isolation is a growing health concern that disproportionately impacts older adults. Researchers at UConn, Johns Hopkins University, and Brown University have designed cost-effective resources to reduce it. https://t.co/ISKCX2gpMy

Meet the Undergraduate: Iris Yu ‘26 (CLAS, SFA). She demonstrates her creativity through diverse artwork depicting the visual culture of the Asian body. https://t.co/tTciaqP5Vx

SeaSol Technologies, a startup that is converting seaweed into compostable food packaging to replace plastic, was the grand prize winner at the Wolff New Venture Competition last week. https://t.co/O8hjbYHNqK

John Carlos doesn’t want applause. He told a packed house in the Student Union Theatre as much as he sat on stage beside his fellow former Olympian, Tommie Smith, and the Hall of Fame sports journalist William C. Rhoden at our second Human Rights Summit. https://t.co/ETU5pPtsFl

When you're working to preserve Earth’s amazing natural abundance, that includes working with some creepy, crawly, dead stuff. Bob Dubos and Phil Rusch, retired managers of our Biodiversity Research Collections, shared their favorite spooky stories. https://t.co/TPRE4AR5oB

Connecticut’s manufacturing sector remains a powerful economic engine, supporting thousands of jobs and driving innovation in aerospace, defense, health care, and beyond. https://t.co/b004t4k7Sr

Movies with titles like “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” come with a built-in warning that viewers will see carnage, but English professor Gregory Semenza says horror films are far more than that. They can be funny. They can be smart. They can be artful. https://t.co/mYw43EwmMu

Bethany O’Brien is the author of a new UConn children’s book and a proud UConn graduate. On today's episode of UConn 360 she discusses how she integrated her passion for UConn and writing with "The Lucky Husky." Listen now: https://t.co/W87lcJHPIW

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🏀 The Lucky Husky is now available! In this new children's book, follow Jonathan the Husky as he helps the basketball team make sure their game is a slam dunk. Order now: https://t.co/dKbg4W3hxO

One of the most frightening things about Alzheimer’s disease is how difficult it is to diagnose early. Now, UConn researchers report two fast tests for early markers of the disease. https://t.co/hMytRsMOjA

Last fall, Brooke Foti Gemmell ’15 (SFA) won her 1st national championship at the US Arabian and Half-Arabian National Championship Horse Show in Oklahoma. At UConn, she found a way to balance her passions: horses and art. Read the full story: https://t.co/OnS8Hwubq6