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President Susan Herbst speaks at a press conference to announce details of the UConn Class of 2022 held at the Hall of Fame at the state capitol on Aug. 22, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Presenting the Class of 2022

“I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,” said Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange, Connecticut.

From left, Vanita Patel ‘21, James Parsley '21, and Annie Foley ‘21 on Aug. 7, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Connecticut High School Grads Comprise Lion’s Share of Stellar New Freshman Class

'I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,' says Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange.

Provost Craig Kennedy stands outside Gulley Hall onAug. 15, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Conversation with Craig Kennedy, UConn’s New Provost

Provost Kennedy shares his thoughts on everything from budget to bow ties.

Hartford Public High School student Jasmine Jara presents the prosecution’s case in a mock trial at UConn School of Law. In the background, from left, are fellow students, all members of the defense team, Frances Reyes, Dalice Gonzalez, Zam Khai, and Nick Simmonds, and a member of the teaching team, Alexandria McFarlane’18 JD.

High School Students Take Mock Trial Seriously

High school students learning how the legal system functions during UConn Law's Summer Mock Trial Program put the celebrity Kanye West 'on trial' in a fictional case.

Syringes scattered on a litter strewn pavement. (Getty Images)

Op-ed: I See What Heroin Does. Let People Shoot Up Safely

An emergency medical services coordinator at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, and paramedic in Hartford, explains why he advocates the safe-house model for heroin users.

Peter J. Werth speaks at an event to announce his $22.5 million commitment to the University and the naming of the Peter J. Werth Residence Tower on Dec. 4, 2017. Seated is President Susan Herbst. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Foundation Reports Record Fundraising Year

In the fiscal year that just ended, the UConn Foundation raised the largest annual amount in its history, and reported an increase in the number of donors, bucking a national trend.

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Board Names Presidential Search Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will interview final candidates and share their evaluations of them with the Board of Trustees, which is ultimately responsible for voting to name the president.

A view inside the Meskill Library at the School of Law. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Keep Shopping: Why the Wayfair Ruling Won’t Hurt Online Sales

UConn's Richard Pomp, Wharton's Katja Seim, and Columbia's Mark Cohen discuss the Wayfair sales tax ruling on online sales, a move that promises to put billions of dollars back into state coffers.

A view of the Undergraduate Classroom Building at the West Hartford Campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

UConn Agrees to Sell Former West Hartford Campus

UConn trustees voted unanimously Friday to sell the former West Hartford campus to high-tech firm Seven Stars Cloud, a first step in the company’s plan to locate its global headquarters in Connecticut.

In this 2015 photo, students walk outdoors near banners on the Hartford campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

High-Tech Company Seeks to Buy Former UConn West Hartford Campus

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has announced that Seven Stars Cloud Group Inc. plans to establish its global headquarters for technology and innovation at the former UConn campus.