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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.

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Trustees to Hold Special Meeting on Tuition

The UConn Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, Dec. 19, to discuss tuition and fees.

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Water Main Break Affects Ratcliffe-Hicks, Grange, and Young Buildings

Water has been shut off to the three buildings, so the main can be repaired.

UConn police officers. (Max Sinton '15 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

UConn Names New Police Chief

Barbara O’Connor comes to UConn from the University of Illinois.

Richard Gray, vice president and chief financial officer, speaks at a town hall meeting on tuition and the University budget held at Konover Auditorium on Dec. 12, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Tuition and Fees Discussed at ‘Town Hall’ Meeting

President Herbst and UConn CFO Richard Gray say, 'Hiring the faculty we need to teach our students is our number one priority.'