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An Update For the UConn Community on Coronavirus

A message from President Thomas Katsouleas on the University of Connecticut's plans regarding coronavirus.

An underwater photo of a coral reef.

UConn Research Shows Microplastics Are Damaging to Coral Ecosystems

A UConn researcher says microplastics present a significant threat to the health of coral reefs.

In a still from a training video, students discover an unconscious man sitting on the floor.

UConn Fire Dept Launches Video Campaign to Promote Life-Saving Awareness

New videos produced by the UConn Fire Department offer instruction on the use of life-saving kits throughout each UConn campus.

UConn Alert logo.

Test of Emergency Communications Set For Tuesday, Feb. 18

UConn will test its methods of communicating in an emergency on Feb. 18, 2020.

John DiBiaggio, right, UConn's 10th president, speaks with a visitor to campus in 1985. (Archives & Special Collections, UConn Library)

In Memoriam: UConn’s 10th President, John DiBiaggio

The University's 10th president also served as Vice President for Health Affairs and Executive Director of the UConn Health Center.

A sailboat in Long Island Sound at sunset

Understanding Long Island Sound’s ‘Dead Zones’

A new study by UConn researchers offers valuable insight into the summertime "dead zones" of Long Island Sound.

Stacks of books written by UConn faculty members.

UConn Magazine: A Feast for the Mind

Looking for something to read during the long, dark nights of winter? UConn's faculty has you covered.

A picture of Samantha Siedlecki on the water at Long Island Sound.

Meet the Researcher: Samantha Siedlecki, Marine Sciences

Samantha Siedlecki spearheads research on coastal environments, and is currently developing a regional model of ocean acidification for the East Coast.

A winter ice and snow storm hits campus on Jan. 22, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Reminds Campuses About Inclement Weather Policies

Guidance on early releases, delays or cancellations due to inclement weather.

President Thomas Katsouleas, left, Gov Ned Lamont and Dan Toscano '85 (BUS), chair of the board of trustees, during the inauguration ceremony held at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 4, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

University Celebrates the Inauguration of the Sixteenth President

With a large contingent from the Greek community in attendance, the new president joked that he would need to call the ceremony “My Big Fat Greek Inauguration” -- a nod to the hit movie of nearly the same name.