Stephanie Reitz


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Na-Ree Kim, center, assistant professor in residence of Asian and Asian-American studies, Rupal Parekh, left, assistant professor of social work,and John Volin, vice provost for academic affairs speak at a reception following new faculty orientation on the patio of the William Benton Museum of Art. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Welcomes Talented New Faculty Members

'It’s your ideas, your information, your teaching, your mentorship, your creativity and thought, and your leadership that make a great university,' Provost Kennedy told new faculty.

Amelia Tavarnesi '19 (CLAS) gives directions outside Holcomb Hall. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Move-in Weekend: Advice for Students and Families

Move-in weekend begins Friday, Aug. 24, when freshmen arrive on campus. New arrivals and returning students are advised to check the web for guidance to make the process easier.

President Susan Herbst speaks at a press conference to announce details of the UConn Class of 2022 held at the Hall of Fame at the state capitol on Aug. 22, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Presenting the Class of 2022

“I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,” said Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange, Connecticut.

From left, Vanita Patel ‘21, James Parsley '21, and Annie Foley ‘21 on Aug. 7, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Connecticut High School Grads Comprise Lion’s Share of Stellar New Freshman Class

'I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,' says Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange.

Jim Calhoun Way.

Portion of Jim Calhoun Way to Close Temporarily

Starting Monday, Aug. 27, the western portion of Jim Calhoun Way will be closed between Separatist Road and the I Lot parking area near the Freitas Ice Forum.

Provost Craig Kennedy stands outside Gulley Hall onAug. 15, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Conversation with Craig Kennedy, UConn’s New Provost

Provost Kennedy shares his thoughts on everything from budget to bow ties.

Construction along Hillside Road on Aug. 3, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Construction Update, August 2018

What to expect this month on the Storrs campus in terms of construction and detours.

Westbound traffic from North Eagleville Road is rerouted onto Glenbrook Road due to ongoing infrastructure repairs. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Construction Update, July 2018

Construction remains underway at many spots on the Storrs campus. Find out the specifics and how you can still get where you want to go.

A view of the Undergraduate Classroom Building at the West Hartford Campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

UConn Agrees to Sell Former West Hartford Campus

UConn trustees voted unanimously Friday to sell the former West Hartford campus to high-tech firm Seven Stars Cloud, a first step in the company’s plan to locate its global headquarters in Connecticut.

UConn wordmark.

UConn Trustees Adopt FY 2019 Budgets

The budgets include millions of dollars in spending cuts across campuses, while seeking to uphold the University’s overriding goal to protect and build UConn’s academic strength.