Michael Kirk


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Sen. Lieberman Praises UConn Cybersecurity Labs

U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman visited the Storrs campus Thursday to promote new legislation aimed at protecting the country’s vital infrastructure from crippling cyber attacks by terrorists, rogue individuals and hostile nation-states. Read more here: http://today.uconn.edu/blog/2012/02/sen-lieberman-praises-uconn-cybersecurity-labs/

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Four at UConn Named Among ‘The 100 Most Influential Blacks’ in Connecticut

Sanford Cloud Jr., Carolle Andrews, Salome Raheim, and Sharon White have been honored by the NAACP.

Students walk along the sidewalk near a patch of daisies in front of the Chemistry Building. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Receives Record Number of Applications for Fall Semester

Approximately 30,000 applications for undergraduate admissions have already been received for fall 2012.

The University of Connecticut sign at the intersection of North Eagleville Road and Route 195. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Campus Appearance Committee Issues Recommendations

The panel recommends actions the University can take to improve the physical campus.

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Human Rights Major at UConn Approved

The new major builds on the University's extensive human rights program.

Architect's rendering of planned changes to the Bousfield psychology complex.

Renovation Budgets Approved for Bousfield, Beach, Young, and McMahon

The Bousfield Psychology Building is slated for a 30,000 square foot expansion.

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Board Approves Updates to UConn’s Sexual Assault Reporting Policies

The new requirements extend the reporting obligation to virtually all employees.

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Longtime UConn Political Science Professor Howard Reiter Dies

Professor emeritus Howard Reiter, an expert on American political parties and elections, served as department chair for five years.

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UConn Named One of the 30 ‘Best Value’ Public Schools by Kiplinger’s

The publication measures both quality and affordability.

President Susan Herbst speaks on the proposed tuition increase during the Board of Trustees meeting at Rome Ballroom on Dec. 19, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Trustees Approve Four-Year Tuition and Fee Plan

The move will allow the University to hire 290 more professors and increase course offerings.