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Campus Safety Enhanced with New Fire Ladder Truck
The University recently purchased a new fire tower truck that will enable firefighters to access even the top floor of the highest residence halls.
Two Alums Take a Bow (Wow) as Mascot’s New Vets
Diagnosis: The 80-lb. purebred Siberian Husky, born in October 2013, is still as sociable and energetic as he was when he was introduced in early 2014 as a 15-lb. puppy.
UConn Adopts Provisional FY18 Spending Plan, Pending New State Data
UConn’s Board of Trustees adopted baseline FY18 spending plans on Wednesday to carry the University into the new budget year, but will meet again later to adopt new versions once the General Assembly adopts a statewide budget.
UConn Facing Budget Uncertainty as State Struggles to Adopt Spending Plan
UConn faces one of its most challenging financial years in recent history, as it works to prepare its FY18 budget.
Dining Services’ Local Foods Recipe Takes Top National Honors
UConn's gold medal-winning recipe is locally sourced but has a Korean theme.
UConn Inviting Hotel Proposals from Private Sector
Developers are encouraged to submit proposals for a hotel with about 100 rooms on the UConn-owned parcel at the corner of Route 195 and South Eagleville Road.
Summer Construction Ramps Up at UConn
Traffic patterns will be changed on several on-campus roads all summer due to the projects, including one-way-only restrictions on parts of North Eagleville and Hillside roads.
Trustees Approve Sale of West Hartford Campus to Town
A revised agreement takes into account budget challenges faced by the Town of West Hartford, but retains and extends the town's obligation to share the proceeds from a resale.
UConn Commended for Financial Reporting Practices
The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded UConn the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its report on the 2016 fiscal year.
UConn Among First Universities to Gain ‘Green’ Rating at All Dining Halls
All eight of UConn's dining halls have been certified as 'Green Restaurants' for practices that promote environmental sustainability.