Academic Affairs
UConn Firsts: The First Brick Building on Campus
Thanks to the efforts of President Rufus Stimson, Storrs Hall was built as the first brick building on campus
UConn to Collaborate with Saudi Arabia’s KAUST on Innovation, Commercialization Initiatives
'Both institutions are investing in translational research that produces scalable solutions for contemporary societal problems'
UConn, Connecticut’s 5 Recognized Tribes Launching Historic Partnership
The agreement is the first of its kind on the East Coast between Tribal Nations and a university
Academic Program Review has Minimal Effect on Majors; Undergrad Programs Preserved
The process did not target any particular disciplinary field and made no assumptions about the programs. Being included did not signal anything other than the fact that the programs’ enrollment and completions were below what would be expected in a five-year window
UConn Holds Tuition Flat for Coming Academic Year, Makes Modest Fee Adjustments
UConn will hold its tuition rate flat for the 2025-26 fiscal year while it reviews other ways to raise revenue, increase operating efficiencies, and protect the academic enterprise while continuing to ensure access for talented students
Vast Majority of UConn’s Small Majors to Remain In Place Under Review’s Proposed Outcome
The vast majority of small academic programs under review by UConn administrators are expected to remain in place when the Provost’s Office presents its recommendations next week to the UConn Board of Trustees
Math Department Wins GAANN: Full Funding for Five Ph.D. Fellows
The national award will allow the department to grow in size, diversity, and research output
Prominent German Company Executives Come to UConn to Recruit New Business, Engineering Talent
‘Having exposure to German companies and German life absolutely would set someone apart as a job candidate’
UConn Reads Announces ’24-’25 Selection: ‘All We Can Save’
A collection of provocative and illuminating essays from women on the front lines of climate change
UConn, EPA Launch Regional Environmental Justice Center
The Environmental Protection Agency is backing UConn’s initiative through a $10 million federal grant