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15 hrs ago | Boston Herald

Reforms on campus

Chancellor Divina Grossman, whose college was home to one accused terrorist and three of his pals also facing federal charges for either lying or disposing of evidence after the fact, this week set up a task force to review university policy in the wake of what has become a public relations nightmare.

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Related Topix: Redlands, CA, Opinion

Fri May 24, 2013

Yuma Sun

AWC glance: New degree offered

AWC offers new Exercise and Wellness degree Beginning this fall, a new associate's degree in Exercise and Wellness will be offered at Arizona Western College.

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Related Topix: Yuma, AZ

The Janesville Gazette

Parker tabs new Distinguished Vikings

Larson recalled himself as an average student who felt incompetent in Latin and chemistry classes.

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Related Topix: Boston University, Rock County, WI, University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI

UConn Advance

Eight UConn Professors Inducted into Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

Anthony DeMaria, left, recipient of the 2013 CASE Distinguished Service Award, with new CASE members, from left, Nalini Ravishanker, professor of statistics, Suzy V. Torti, professor of molecular, microbial, and structural biology, Thomas J. Barber, professor-in-residence of mechanical engineering, and Robin CA tA©, professor of physics.

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Related Topix: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hamden, CT

Patch.com

Three Braintree Residents Graduate from Fontbonne Academy

Julia Butts, Brittney Cahill and Kylie Noonan received their diplomas from Fontbonne Academy on Thursday, May 23.

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Related Topix: Braintree, MA

Thu May 23, 2013

Free Republic

The Demonic in Our Postmodern Fabricated Alternative Reality

The article, 'Deep Divide of 'Evil Genes" reports that evolutionary biologists at the University of Connecticut are analyzing Adam Lanza's DNA in the hope of determining if whether an evil gene caused him to go on a killing spree.

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The Hartford Courant

Chief State Medical Examiner Carver Retires

Long-time chief state medical examiner H. Wayne Carver announced Thursday that he is retiring and will be replaced by the deputy medical examiner in New York City .

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Related Topix: Farmington, CT, Cheshire, CT, Newtown, CT

StamfordPlus.com

Malloy names Collins chairperson of CHRO

Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced on Wednesday that he has selected Gary Collins of Portland to serve as chairperson of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities , the state agency responsible for addressing discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and working to establish equal opportunity and justice for ... (more)

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Related Topix: Dan Malloy, US Governors, Norwalk, CT

MediLexicon

Improving Physical Activity Levels Benefits COPD Patients

Clinical measurement of physical activity appears to be an independent predictor of whether or not patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will end up being hospitalized, according to a new study conducted by researchers in Connecticut.

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Related Topix: Farmington, CT

MediLexicon

Video Game Players More Aggressive When Confronted By Human-Like Opponents

Video games that pit players against human-looking characters may be more likely to provoke violent thoughts and words than games where monstrous creatures are the enemy, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Connecticut and Wake Forest University.

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Related Topix: Society, Stardock, Video Games, Health

Wed May 22, 2013

The Hartford Courant

Reader Submitted: Mansfield Historical Society Museum Opening On June 2

This glamorous Sweet Sue Sophisticate doll was made by the American Character Doll Company in 1957.

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Related Topix: United Kingdom, Strathclyde County, Scotland

The Hartford Courant

Reader Submitted: Renovations Of UConn's McMahon Hall Create...

An "inside-out" design approach at the University of Connecticut integrates interior and building design to create a whole that is more than the sum of its parts.

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Related Topix: Madison, CT

Law.com

'Low Bono' Endeavor Aims to Address Unmet Legal Needs

Every attorney is familiar with the term pro bono for donated legal work, but several recent Quinnipiac University School of Law grads are hoping the term "low bono" is the next buzz-phrase to catch on.

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Related Topix: Bridgeport, CT

Tue May 21, 2013

CNet News

Human-like opponents spur gamer aggression, study says

The debate around video game violence and whether it leads to actual violence has once again come to the fore this year since the Obama administration asked for funding to study the matter.

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Related Topix: Video Games, The, Deep Silver, They, Sony Playstation 2, _No Company, Society, Stardock

EurekAlert!

Exercise levels may predict hospitalizations in COPD population

ATS 2013, PHILADELPHIA Clinical measurement of physical activity appears to be an independent predictor of whether or not patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will end up being hospitalized, according to a new study conducted by researchers in Connecticut.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Health, Farmington, CT

Mon May 20, 2013

Science Daily

Human-like opponents lead to more aggression in video game players

"The Perception of Human Appearance in Video Games: Toward an Understanding of the Effects of Player Perceptions of Game Features," published in the May 2013 issue of Mass Communication and Society , comes as lawmakers and the public are freshly debating the possible risks that violent games may pose to impressionable players.

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Related Topix: Society, Stardock, Video Games

Ottawa Citizen

U.S. East Coast battens down hatches for 'swarmageddon' of flying cicadas

This photo provided by the University of Connecticut shows a cicada in Pipestem State Park in West Virginia on May 27, 2003.

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Related Topix: Entomology, Science

Sat May 18, 2013

Kansas City InfoZine

Bill Self Honored at Dick Vitale Gala

The event was hosted by ESPN's Dan Shulman and honored three sports icons: Self, former Florida State University and Hall of Fame football coach Bobby Bowden and former University of Connecticut and Hall of Fame basketball coach Jim Calhoun.

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Related Topix: Kansas, Pediatric Cancer, Health, Florida State University, Soul, The Temptations

WLNE-TV Providence

UConn to host training session on NE school safety

The University of Connecticut is hosting a training session for New England educators this week on how to prepare and respond to a crisis.

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Patch.com

Carlee Wines Charity Walk to Close Roads Sunday

The Carlee Wines 5 Mile Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, May 19 at Manalapan High School .

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