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The 2012-2013 Men's Basketball Team (Photo courtesy of Division of Athletics)

UConn Men Play Michigan State in Armed Forces Classic

The season opener for men's basketball will take place on Nov. 9 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, honoring U.S. military personnel and veterans.

Michael North '76 MA, '81 Ph.D., Professor of English, University of California, Los Angeles, signs the American Academy of Arts and SciencesÕ Book of Members, a tradition that dates back to 1780.

UConn Alum Inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Michael North '76 MA, '81 Ph.D., a professor of English at UCLA, was inducted last month into one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious learned societies.

First Place: Ashley Frink (Avery Point campus)

Creativity Meets Civility in Students’ Metanoia Posters

Students from across UConn's campuses put their creativity to work in designing posters for this year's Metanoia – period of reflection – on civility.

The Floriculture Building. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Renovated Floriculture Building Debuts to Students, Families During Cornucopia

The Floriculture retail outlet UConn Blooms reached out to students and families on Sunday with free roses and a contest for students.

Richard Weingart, Gregory Knott, and Anthony Minniti present a historical vignette at the 150th anniversary of the Morrill Act on Sept.5, 2012. (Max Sinton/UConn Photo)

Celebrating 150 Years of Land Grant Universities

Connecticut's land grant university celebrated the 150th anniversary of the Morrill Act establishing land grant institutions, with an event on the Great Lawn on Friday.

UCONN News - Round-up graphic

UConn News Roundup – 9/24/12

UConn’s reputation is growing locally, nationally, and globally. Take a look at this roundup of some recent media coverage.

UConn professor and author Regina Barreca speaks at the Student Union on Family Weekend on Sept.5, 2012. (Max Sinton '15 (CANR)/UConn Photo)

Professor, Humorist Speaks During Family Weekend

Regina Barreca, professor of English and feminist theory, spoke to families on Saturday about everything from her 'Ottoman Aunts' to tips for students.

Xinyi Yi '15 (ENG) uses the textbook rental kiosk at the Co-op on Sept. 19, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

UConn Co-op Offers Convenient In-Store Textbook Rentals

Students can save money on textbooks by renting them directly from the Co-op.

Stephen Quesnel ('14 BUS) observes the faculty art pieces at the Benton on Sept.5, 2012. (Max Sinton '15 (CANR)/UConn Photo)

Benton Museum Displays Faculty Artwork

Works of art by 13 faculty members from the Storrs and Torrington campuses are on display through Oct. 14 at the William Benton Museum of Art.

Calhoun Stepping Down, Ollie Named Head Coach

Jim Calhoun, who built UConn into a three-time NCAA champion and a perennial national power, has announced his retirement as the men's basketball coach.