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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.