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Emory Fundraiser Named President of UConn Foundation

Joshua Newton, who recently led a historic campaign at Emory University, will start at UConn in September.

UConn’s Sandy Hook Memorial Scholarship Surpasses $860,000 in Donations

President Susan Herbst says the response has been heartwarming, as people respond to the Newtown tragedy.

UConn’s Sandy Hook Memorial Scholarship Surpasses $660,000 in Donations

President Susan Herbst says the response has been heartwarming, as people respond to the Newtown tragedy.

Connecticut's Ryan Boatright participates in a moment of silence honoring those killed in a school shooting in Newtown, Conn., last Friday. The service was held before an NCAA college basketball game between Connecticut and Maryland Eastern Shore in Hartford, Conn., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham)

UConn Memorial Scholarship to Honor Victims of the Newtown School Shootings: Over $475,000 in Pledges to Date

Ways to support the Memorial Scholarship are outlined for those desiring to help.

UConn Establishes Memorial Scholarship to Honor Victims of the Newtown School Shootings

The scholarship will help support college costs for many of those directly affected by the assault.

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GE Collaborates with UConn on $7.5 Million Advanced Technology Initiative

A five-year investment supports circuit breaker research, an endowed professorship, and graduate fellowships.

Webster Bank, the University of Connecticut, and IMG College announce a major agreement to make Webster Bank "The Official Bank of UConn" during an event held at the Centennial Alumni House on July 26, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Webster Bank Makes Gift to Support Basketball Development Center

Webster Bank, which recently announced a multi-year marketing relationship with UConn, has made a financial commitment to the new basketball center.

(left to right) Jim Calhoun, Dr. Peter Deckers and UConn Foundation board chairman Mark Shenkman.

Jim and Pat Calhoun Receive UConn Foundation Philanthropy Award

The award honors the Calhouns’ humanitarian and philanthropic efforts on behalf of UConn.

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UConn Foundation Raises More Than $50 Million in 2011

Endowment growth is seen as essential for long-term success.

UConn Announces $600 Million Capital Campaign

The fundraising campaign just launched, the largest in the University’s history, will raise money for financial aid, faculty support, and programs at all of UConn’s campuses.