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The Susan Herbst Years, 2011-2019
During her tenure, President Herbst has set a strong foundation on which UConn’s 16th president and coming generations of its students, faculty and staff, alumni, and others can build.
After 75 Years, Legacy of Deadly Circus Fire Still Felt at UConn
UConn remembers those in its community who were lost in the tragedy – and recalls how it was able to use its academic, medical, and community service strengths to contribute to the healing.
Construction Update, July 2019
If you're heading to the Dairy Bar this summer, be prepared for a slight detour to get to the parking lot from Route 195.
UConn Adopts New FY20 Budget
The budgets, which go into effect July 1, include $1.46 billion for Storrs and the regional campuses, and $1.24 billion for UConn Health, including the UConn John Dempsey Hospital and the schools of medicine and dental medicine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.