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Project Designed to Help Debtors Fight Back in Court

A UConn Law professor is launching a project that aims to help low- and moderate-income individuals deal successfully with the legal consequences of debt.

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Trustees Approve Sale of West Hartford Campus to Town

A revised agreement takes into account budget challenges faced by the Town of West Hartford, but retains and extends the town's obligation to share the proceeds from a resale.

Cathy Schlund-Vials as a baby, right, with her twin brother and mother. (Courtesy of Cathy Schlund-Vials)

Immigration is the Next UConn Reads Theme

While we may consider the United States a 'nation of immigrants,' it has also been a country of profound nativism and, at times, xenophobia, writes Cathy Schlund-Vials of the UConn Reads Selection Committee.

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Around the Nation, Alumni Reach for Rake, Hammer, Paintbrush

UConn alumni groups across the country will be volunteering in their communities during the month of April.

Veteran Michael Zacchea discusses the hardships and challenges of his assignment as the first U.S. military adviser to build, train, and lead the Iraqi Army after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. (Photo courtesy of Michael Zacchea)

UConn’s Michael Zacchea: Leading the Iraqi Army Fifth Battalion

'When you’re experiencing an event, you don’t see all the things that are going on. Only later did we see the rise of ISIS, the fall of Fallujah.'

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Test of Emergency Communications Set for March 28

The University will test its emergency notification system, UConnALERT, at all campuses this Tuesday.

From left, Christopher Chapman '17 (CLAS), Isabel Nip '17 (CLAS), Danielle Deschene '17 (CLAS), and Shaharyar Zuberi '17 (CLAS) wear the new blue commencement caps and gowns while posing next to the Husky statue. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Exceeding Expectations: UConn’s Class of 2017

A reflection on some of the Class of 2017's shared experiences.

From left, Christopher Chapman '17 (CLAS), Isabel Nip '17 (CLAS), Danielle Deschene '17 (CLAS), and Shaharyar Zuberi '17 (CLAS) wear the new blue commencement caps and gowns while posing next to the Husky statue. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Caps & Gowns Changing From Black to Blue

The blue gowns could also be referred to as 'green.' Each is made from about 23 recycled plastic water bottles.

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UConn Seeks to Involve More Undergraduates in University Governance

A proposal presented to the Board of Trustees calls for students to have standing positions on the board's committees dealing with finance and student life.

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Supporting Our International Students

"Our large and diverse population – including our international students – is one of our greatest strengths as a top research university," President Herbst noted.