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Students from EcoHouse and Spring Valley Farm hand out potted plants during one of the university's recent Earth Day celebrations. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Sierra Club Lauds UConn’s Sustainability Efforts

UConn is in the top five of more than 800 schools nationwide for sustainability practices.

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UConn Ranked in U.S. News Top 25; Academic Quality Consistently Strong

The data paints a picture of an academically strong university that consistently attracts top talent, retains and graduates those students in high numbers, and is well regarded by guidance counselors and in higher education on the national stage.

UConn Soccer to Play in Hartford This Season

The first game at Dillon Stadium is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m., when the women’s soccer team welcomes Boston University to Hartford. 

Daniel Toscano '87 (BUS) gives the keynote address at the School of Business Commencement ceremony held at Gampel Pavilion on May 12, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Alum Dan Toscano Named Board of Trustees Chair

Governor Ned Lamont also appointed Scott Cowen, president emeritus of Tulane University, and reappointed four others, to the board.

Tessa Getchis, senior educator with UConn Extension, leads a tour of oyster farming operations in Mystic Harbor. (Thomas Rettig/UConn Photo)

UConn Steers the Way to Shellfish Farms

Connecticut's coastline hosts a growing aquaculture industry, which UConn Extension educators promote alongside farmers of oysters, clams, fish, and seaweeds.

Four people with bags and boxes standing in the lobby of a dorm, with a handpainted sign behind them reading "Welcome to Shippee"

Move-in Weekend 2019: What You Need to Know

As thousands of UConn students prepare to head to campuses throughout the state, here are some logistic points to keep in mind during the busy weekend.

UConn’s Class of 2023 includes more than 5,400 incoming freshmen, about 77% of whom live in Connecticut, including (L to R): Heri Mulungula of New Haven, Julia Lawler of Ridgefield, Sarah Ibrahim of Coventry, and Areez Rahim of Avon. (Stephanie Reitz/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Freshmen Bring Talent, Ambition, and Unprecedented Diversity

First-year students bring with them a wealth of talent and aspirations. Here is all you need to know about the Class of 2023.

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Former Alumni Association President Elected to Board of Trustees

'My hope is that I can be a voice for the alumni and be part of the process of ensuring the vitality of our University,' says Bryan K. Pollard ’85 (CLAS), member of the Board of Trustees.

Thomas Katsouleas receives applause following his address to the Board of Trustees after his appointment to be the 16th University president during a meeting at the Wilbur Cross North Reading Room on Feb. 5, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Katsouleas Highlights Research and Education Goals in His First President’s Report

In his first report to the Board of Trustees, President Katsouleas spoke about a range of topics, from his goal to increase the research enterprise and recruit a new provost, to throwing out the first pitch at a recent New York Mets game.

President Tom Katsouleas, right, throws the ceremonial first pitch to Scott Roberts, UConn foundation president, at Citi Field in Queens during a New York Mets baseball game on Aug. 11, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Pitching in for the New York Mets

UConn President Tom Katsouleas threw the ceremonial first pitch during a New York Mets baseball game Sunday.