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President Thomas Katsouleas speaks during the virtual Commencement ceremony broadcast from the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 9, 2020.

A Letter From President Katsouleas

President Katsouleas writes to the UConn community, reflecting on his first year in office.

A view of Branford House at the Avery Point campus, taken from the Mystic Whaler. (Nathaniel Trumbull/UConn Photo)

New Sea Grant Fellowship Supports Diverse Undergraduate Researchers

Three undergraduate students helping pave the way for greater diversity in the sciences have been chosen as the first recipients of Connecticut Sea Grant’s new summer undergraduate research fellowships for underrepresented and underserved students in marine and coastal scientific research. UConn students Andrew Tienken ’22 (CLAS)  and Larissa Tabb ’22 (CLAS) and Western Connecticut State […]

A sunrise over Storrs.

UConn Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

An update from University leadership about ongoing and upcoming efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion at UConn.

The exterior of the UConn Foundation

UConn Foundation Announces Best Fundraising Year

The UConn Foundation raised nearly $90 million in the fiscal year that ended in June.

A colored postcard image of hat factory in Danbury

Mercury Remains a Persistent Poison in Connecticut’s Still River

Researchers have discovered the effects of 19th century industry lingering on in Connecticut's Still River.

University seals were installed over the entrances to the north and south reading rooms at the Wilbur Cross Building. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn COVID-19 Testing Strategy for Fall 2020

Details about the University's fall 2020 plans for COVID-19 testing for students, faculty, and staff.

Albert Gurdon Gulley Hall. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

A Letter From the Provost Regarding the Federal Order on International Students

Provost Carl Lejuez writes to the UConn community with an update on a federal policy that would have affected international students.

UConn Supports Lawsuit Over Federal Rule on International Students

The University strongly opposes a federal order that would expel international students from the US if their fall 2020 coursework is entirely online.

UConn Avery Point Magazine Honored

Wrack Lines, a magazine published by Connecticut Sea Grant at UConn Avery Point, has won a prestigious award.

The Wilbur Cross Building at sunset

A Message Addressing New Restrictions on International Students

UConn is working swiftly with other University partners to study these new restrictions and develop guidance and strategies to do all we can to allow our international students to continue their studies as smoothly as possible.