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Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy press conference announcing a new initiative with The University of Connecticut.

UConn, State Officials Announce Launch of ‘Next Generation Connecticut’ Initiative

The groundbreaking proposal would dramatically transform UConn STEM research and academics.

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Former Avery Point Director Jim Baird Dies

As director of the Avery Point campus from 1975 to 1996, Baird oversaw its evolution from modest beginnings to a thriving campus community.

Map showing Long Island Sound.

UConn Marine Scientists to Help Map the Sound

Scientific maps of the seafloor will help to better manage and protect Long Island Sound.

Students working outside in a science/lab class at the Avery Point campus. (Al Ferreira for UConn)

Much-Needed STEM Teachers are Focus of Accelerated Certification Program Expansion

To help meet the national demand for teachers in science, technology, engineering, and math, the Neag School of Education is expanding its accelerated teacher certification program to the Avery Point campus.

The 2012 Huskies Baseball Preseason Dinner featured a keynote address by new Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine and the presentation of the 2012 UConn Baseball Alumni Award to Roger Bidwell '78(ED), '84 (MA), head coach of the UConn Avery Point baseball team.

Baseball Preseason Event Honors Avery Point Coach

The annual preseason Husky Baseball Dinner also featured Connecticut-native Bobby Valentine, manager of the Boston Red Sox, as speaker.

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Cleveland Donald Jr., Former Director of Waterbury Campus, Dies

Donald, who was active in the civil rights movement, was the second black graduate of the University of Mississippi in 1966.

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Stamford-based English Professor Gary Storhoff Dies

Associate professor of English Gary Storhoff died on Nov. 9.

Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman speaks during a press conference announcing the new Stamford Learning Accelerator, whil Karla Fox, left, interim dean of the School of Business, and Univeristy President Susan Herbst look on. (Michael Kirk/UConn Photo)

Stamford-Based Program Expands University-Business Partnerships

The Stamford Learning Accelerator will bring together faculty-mentored teams of students to work with a corporate representative on a real world issue.

New Construction Slated for Avery Point

The existing Student Center will be demolished this summer.

The Creative Process

Art student Brittney Raymunt at her easel in the art studio at the Torrington campus. Photo by Michael Fiedler