Stephanie Reitz


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Students studying at UConn Waterbury on Oct. 25, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn to Add Bachelor’s Program in Allied Health Sciences at Waterbury Campus

The University announced today that allied health sciences, one of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields, will soon be available at UConn Waterbury as a bachelor’s degree program that can be completed from start to finish at that campus.

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UConn Crafting New FY20 Budget with Focus on Protecting Academic, Research Strength

The Financial Affairs Committee voted Tuesday to send the proposed budgets to the full Board of Trustees, which will consider them at the June 26 meeting.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road on Oct. 13, 2017. (Stephanie Reitz/UConn File Photo)

Campus Construction in May

Projects of varying sizes are either starting Tuesday or, if they’re already in progress, may accelerate as the campus population noticeably dropped in the wake of commencement ceremonies.

UConn’s beloved 'swing tree' beside Mirror Lake, now reaching the twilight of its natural life, will live on through dozens of healthy seedlings that are being nurtured by horticulture professor Mark Brand at the Floriculture Greenhouse. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Dozens of Seedlings Thriving as Iconic ‘Swing Tree’ Descendants

UConn’s beloved 'swing tree' beside Mirror Lake, now reaching the twilight of its natural life, will live on through dozens of healthy seedlings that are being nurtured in a campus greenhouse.

Thomas Katsouleas, left, reacts as he is presented with a basketball jersey by board chair Thomas Kruger, center, and Gov. Ned Lamont at a press conference following his appointment to be the 16th president of the University of Connecticut. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Kruger Steps Down as UConn Board of Trustees Chair

Thomas E. Kruger, who has served as a member of the UConn Board of Trustees since 2011 and as chair since late 2017, announced today that he is stepping down as chairman.

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Voting Open on New UConn One Card Design

Starting today, members of the UConn community can vote on their favorite design for the new University identification card, which will replace the current cards over the coming academic year.

#UConnBound: Storrs Freshman Admissions Decision Day Arrives

Acceptance letters are in the mail and will start arriving in mailboxes as early as today. Applicants can log into the admissions website and check their status.

Students participate in Fresh Check Day in the concourse (atrium) at Uconn Stamford on Oct. 9, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Trustees Review Expansion Ideas for UConn Stamford Academics

In light of rapidly growing enrollment at the Stamford Campus, the University is considering adding new majors and additional student services.

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UConn Approves Modest Student Fee Adjustments

Beginning in fall 2019, the General University Fee will increase for the first time in five years, and Stamford student housing rates will be adjusted to reflect increases in the area’s rental market.

An artist's impression of the new Student Recreation Center.

UConn Students Invited to Forums on Fee Proposals

Two town hall-style forums will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 12:30 and 5 p.m., The first session will be held in the Dodd Center’s Konover Auditorium, the second, in Oak Hall, Room 101.