Academic Affairs

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UConn and Yale-led QuantumCT a Finalist for Transformative NSF Award

The National Science Foundation has announced Connecticut’s initiative as one of the few finalists for the Engines Program.

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UConn Student Spends Summer in Turkey As Part of CLS Program

The Critical Language Scholarship program provides summer programs for students to learn languages of strategic importance to the United States

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UConn’s Popular Emotional Well-Being Course Now Free and Available to the Public

UConn faculty and students launch online resource to make emotional well-being content accessible to all

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UConn Students Explore Entrepreneurship Across Borders Through an Abrahamic Lens

The program will be offered again in Spring 2026

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Talented Newcomers and Returning Students Starting New Academic Year at UConn

The Class of 2029 includes a record 4,715 new students at Storrs and 1,850 at Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury, and Avery Point

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UConn Launches its New Common Curriculum

'Hundreds of people have participated to make sure we’re ready to teach and advise in the new curriculum'

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UConn Examining its Academic Operations to Maximize Efficiency and Student Success

'Transparency is very important at any time, but in particular during times of difficult budgets'

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A RaMP Up to Scientific Success

A unique training opportunity propels students to NSF fellowships and beyond

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Eboni S. Nelson Reappointed Dean of the UConn School of Law

Provost Anne D’Alleva praised Dean Nelson’s leadership, under which UConn Law has seen student success and an enhanced scholarly profile

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Three Faculty Members Named Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors

The University of Connecticut is proud to announce the selection of three exemplary faculty members as this year's Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors. This prestigious award represents the highest honor the University can confer upon its faculty, celebrating their outstanding contributions in research, teaching, and public engagement