Stephanie Reitz


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An aerial view of Fairfield Way, showing the word "UConn" spelled out in brick work.

UConn Remains in U.S. News Top 25 Public Universities for 9th Consecutive Year

UConn remains among the nation’s top 25 public universities for the ninth consecutive year.

The UConn sign in Storrs, lit up at night, with light steaks from passing traffic

UConn Welcoming About 6,700 New and Transfer Students

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, UConn is welcoming roughly 6,700 new students - both first-year students and transfer students - as the Fall 2020 semester begins.

An architect's conception of what the Northwest Science Quad will look like from above once construction is completed.

Construction Kicks Off on UConn’s Transformational New Science Quad

Construction has begun on the Northwest Science Quad, a transformative new project at UConn that ties together several of the University's core missions.

A large chalk board welcoming students to the Shippee residence hall

Residential Students Return to Campus Amid New Coronavirus Precautions

UConn's annual move-in weekend will be different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Drew Vandemore '15 (CAHNR), left, and Jasmine Kirkland '16 (CAHNR) paint 'Welcome to UConn' on the rock near the UConn Foundation Building on Aug. 20, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

‘Like a Rolling Stone,’ Spirit Rock on the Move

UConn's iconic Spirit Rock is being moved to accommodate construction, but don't worry, it won't go far.

Large letter entrance UConn sign on route 195. July 24, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Reducing Fees for Undergrads Learning Exclusively Online in Fall

Full-time UConn undergraduates based at the Storrs campus will save more than $700 in discounted mandatory student fees if they choose to take all of their fall courses fully online and do not live in University housing.

The University seal

UConn Adopts Temporary FY21 Spending Plans Amid Pandemic-Related Uncertainties

UConn's Board of Trustees has adopted a budget plan that takes into account the tremendous uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ice-cream from the UConn Dairy Bar on April 28, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Dairy Bar to Start Offering Online Ordering for Ice Cream Pickup

The UConn Dairy Bar is reopening for online orders and curbside pickup.

University seals were installed over the entrances to the north and south reading rooms at the Wilbur Cross Building. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn to Pilot Test-Optional Admissions Process

UConn will pilot a test-optional undergraduate admissions process for the next three application periods.

From left to rigth, Mike Kovach (landscape supervisor), Brian Murray (arborist), William Bates (arborist), and Patrick McKee (UConn Office of Sustainability) plant the Class of 2020 tree, an oak.

UConn’s Class of 2020, Uprooted from Campus, Puts Down ‘Roots’ with Class Tree

Despite challenges presented by the pandemic, a UConn tradition endures with the planting of the Class of 2020 tree on campus.