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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.

UConn Names Thomas C. Katsouleas as 16th President

UConn’s Board of Trustees unanimously confirmed the appointment, capping a highly competitive six-month national search. His term as president begins Aug. 1.

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UConn Board to Vote Tuesday on Appointing Next President

The UConn Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting Tuesday morning to consider and vote on the appointment of the University’s 16th president.

Students stand near the main entrance of the Torrington classroom building when the campus was still open. (UConn File Photo)

UConn Trustees Approve Sale of Former Torrington Campus

UConn’s former Torrington property will become an arts education campus, with the proceeds used to fund scholarships for undergraduates from northwest Connecticut.

A view of the former Torrington campus. (UConn File Photo)

UConn Considering Sale of Former Torrington Campus

UConn recently signed a “letter of intent” with Five Points Center for the Visual Arts of Torrington, which is slated to be presented to UConn trustees on Monday for their vote.