Stephanie Reitz


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A view of Fairfield Way including some fall color.

Connecticut Commitment Program Paused Amid Budget Challenges

President Thomas Katsouleas told the UConn Board of Trustees on Wednesday that the pause was regrettable but unavoidable, and he and board members emphasized that they remain fully committed to helping low-income students afford a UConn education.

HuskyGo transportation shuttle bus on Discovery Drive. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn to Turn Over Bus Operations to WRTD; Plan Saves Money, Promotes Use of Electric Buses

UConn is turning over operation of its passenger bus fleet to the Windham Regional Transit District, saving the University money and promoting the use of electric buses.

New ‘InForm’ Site Launched to Simplify, Streamline UConn Reporting Processes  

UConn has launched a comprehensive new website to simplify and streamline the process by which students, faculty, staff and others can more easily locate and use the University’s many resources to report concerns and find support.

The UConn Public Safety Building on the Storrs campus.

UConn Releases Annual Safety Reports

The University of Connecticut is releasing two reports this week that detail its response to reports of criminal activity, sexual violence, and other issues it monitors to ensure the safety of its campus communities.

A sunrise over Storrs.

UConn Absorbs Significant Spending Cuts, but Still Needs State Help for COVID Costs

UConn has absorbed more than $35 million in reductions at the Storrs and regional campuses since its budget went into effect in July and expects to realize another $13 million throughout the fiscal year, leaving about $28 million that the University will request as a one-time COVID bridge allocation from the state.

A view of the Marine Sciences Building at the Avery Point campus

Avery Point Marine Sciences Building to be Renamed in Weicker’s Honor

UConn's Board of Trustees has voted to rename the Marine Sciences Building at Avery Point in honor of former Gov. Lowell Weicker.

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.