Academic Affairs

A sunrise over Storrs.

UConn Moving Forward on Bold ‘Innovation Faculty’ Plan to Bolster Entrepreneurialism, Grow State’s Economy

Plan envisions recruiting 'innovation faculty' over the next five years, all with track records of entrepreneurship in targeted areas

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UConn Magazine: HDFS 1060 Close Relationships Across The Lifespan

Students who take “Close Relationships” learn the reasons why some relationships work out and others don’t. After taking the class we still might not always do the right thing. But at least we’ll know what went wrong.

A fall morning aerial view of the Wilbur Cross Building on Oct. 18, 2021.

UConn Again is Among Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

UConn has been recognized among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars from research institutions for the fourth time in the past six years

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The ‘Front Door’ to the University, New Outreach and Engagement Initiatives Launch with Ambitious Goals

'When we combine community with the University and reach out in ways that meaningfully engage them, that’s where authentic relationships are created'

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UConn and Scholars at Risk: A Life-Saving Partnership, A Transformative Educational Experience

A journalist and activist, Marvi Sirmed faces threats of violence in her home country of Pakistan, but has found safety and academic freedom through UConn’s unique and longstanding partnership with the Scholars at Risk Network

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Twelve UConn Faculty Members Elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

UConn’s 12 new CASE members include researchers, university leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators

UConn Tour Guides Kavya Ganugapati '22 (CAHNR), Allison Zweig '22 (BUS), Alexandra Stamboulis '22 (BUS), Sam Dorman '22 (CLAS)(BUS), and Sofia Rodriguez '22 (CLAS)show their UConn spirit during an Open House visit on Oct. 16, 2021. (Kayla Simon/UConn Photo)

Record-Setting 40,000+ Applicants Seek to Join UConn’s Class of 2026

Despite Economic and Demographic Challenges, More Students Than Ever Want to Be Huskies

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Two Pop-Up Courses Being Offered in Spring 2022 Semester

The classes focus on important contemporary topics and give students core knowledge on a subject with opportunities to continue exploration beyond the course

UConn Waterbury, where the Promise Scholars partnership was announced Jan. 5.

Angela Brightly Appointed Interim Director of UConn Waterbury

Brightly started her career at UConn in 1987 and has served as associate campus director for Waterbury since 1999

Rosa Raudales, newly named director of the Office of Engagement and Outreach, on June 16, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Rosa Raudales Named Director of Outreach and Engagement

Raudales will coordinate public engagement activities and policies to promote outreach across schools, colleges, centers, institutes, and regional campuses