President Susan Herbst


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It’s On Us to Eliminate Sexual Assault, Harassment

In a letter to the community, President Herbst reaffirms UConn's commitment and outlines steps that have been taken to prevent sexual violence.

Welcome Back from President Herbst

The President welcomes the community back to campus after winter break, and looks ahead to an exciting and rewarding semester.

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President Herbst Addresses Boycotts of Israeli Academic Institutions

UConn opposes boycotts; seeks partnerships with people of all nations.

Welcoming Words to the Class of ’17 from President Herbst, Professor Boyer

In a letter to the class of 2017, UConn President Susan Herbst and Distinguished Professor Mark Boyer share some thoughts.

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A Message From President Herbst Concerning Next Generation Connecticut

President Herbst addresses the importance of Next Generation Connecticut to the entire University community.

New Investment In UConn Promises Big Return

The strength of Connecticut's future economy depends on the boldness and vision of the choices we make today, say UConn's President and the CEO of MetroHartford Alliance.

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Happy Holidays to the UConn Community

Jazz up your holidays, UConn style!

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A Message from President Herbst on the Newtown Tragedy

President Herbst expresses the grief of the University community for the lives that were lost on Friday and concern for those left behind.

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Happy Holidays, UConn!

Jazz up your holidays, UConn style.

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Changing Times? Yes and No. Herbst Looks Back at UConn 82 Years Ago

A chance find of a 1930 campus newspaper prompts President Herbst to reflect on UConn's growth from a small agricultural school to one of the best public research universities in the nation.

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Virginia Native Thomas Jefferson Would Have Loved Storrs

The 'good real estate fortune' bestowed on us by the Storrs brothers in 1881 would have appealed to Thomas Jefferson according to UConn President Susan Herbst.

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President Herbst’s Advice for Soon-to-Be College Students and Their Anxious Parents

As one group of students graduates, a new cohort is preparing to start college in the fall. Susan Herbst offers UConn's rising freshmen three simple pieces of wisdom.

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Spring Weekend: Thank You to the Community

UConn President Susan Herbst and Mansfield Mayor Betsy Paterson thank the community for ending the event known as spring weekend, and look forward to new, more positive end-of-semester traditions.

What Do Professors Do, Anyway?

President Herbst challenges some myths about the academic life.

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Herbst: UConn Reaching Out to the Community

From offering assistance on a local farm to taking part in hands-on service projects all over the country, UConn students amaze me with their dedication to serving the community.

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A Reflection of UConn’s Strength

Having a growing endowment will ensure our future excellence through the long term.

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A Message to UConn Fans from President Susan Herbst

President Herbst explains the University's waiver application to the NCAA and the proposed self-imposed penalties.

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UConn’s Role in Driving Economic Development

As a part of its mission, UConn is responsible for fostering the kind of innovative thinking that will ultimately lead to the creation of jobs and thriving new business ventures.

UConn’s Tuition and Fee Plan

President Herbst explains that the four-year plan to raise tuition and fees will facilitate hiring an additional 300 faculty and help students graduate on time.

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UConn Provost to Step Down

President Herbst announces that Peter Nicholls will leave the Provost's Office in May and return to the faculty.