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An October 2 town explanation describes the investigation’s findings and leadership transition; the matter is not a new October 13 allegation.
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UConn defeated Syracuse 88–60 on October 12; the preseason result does not count toward its regular-season record.
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Na’jai Hines scored 17 points as a second-half surge widened UConn’s lead. The October 13 exhibition does not count toward regular-season records.
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CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.
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Trey Cornist rushed for 114 yards as the Huskies finished with 505 yards of offense in Philadelphia.
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A laboratory project combines mRNA delivery and human cartilage-on-a-chip models.
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Researchers followed 126 college pitchers; the reported findings show an association.
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Researchers found that help offered to a spouse with dementia can also be experienced as support by their caregiver.
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The five-year NIH project will test an experimental stem-cell approach; it is not an available treatment.
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Ballard Institute’s free October 28 discussion features UConn alum Maggie Flanagan and moderator Allison Paul.
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Tolland Youth Services and partner agencies are offering a 12-week program, according to Patch.
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The five-year ASCEND project will connect career preparation, mentoring and community partnerships.
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NeeVera grew through the university’s women-focused entrepreneurship program.
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The BLUE model is being tested alongside the current process before planned fiscal 2028 implementation.
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State police published a case page and redacted documents; October 8 reporting describes warrants and a bomb-squad response.
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Grant Emerhi’s first collegiate goal cut the deficit, but the Huskies could not equalize.
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Anaya Johnson’s equalizer extended the Huskies’ unbeaten run to five games.
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The university is building a varsity program around a new turf facility as women’s flag football advances through the NCAA’s emerging-sport process.
Oct 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Lenard Hall, 450 South Eagleville Road, Storrs Mansfield
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