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An example of a UConn Spirit Award, a replica of the Husky dog, from 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Nominations Open for UConn Spirit Awards

The program is open to staff in all job classifications and faculty at the Storrs and regional campuses.

A bird's eye view of Hartford, showing the site of the new Downtown Campus in relation to other resources in the city. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

UConn Returns to Downtown Hartford

UConn will soon return to the heart of the city, with a brand new downtown campus that is expected to open for classes in August 2017. Read more in the ongoing series 'Look to the Future: UConn Hartford.'

Administration Building, 1280 Asylum Avenue, in the 1950s. (Archives & Special Collections, UConn Library)

Growth of Hartford Campus Dates to Post-War Era

The campus began as an extension center in 1939, and expanded to a 'branch' campus in 1946 with the influx of veterans returning home from World War II.

The UConn Symphony Orchestra performs at von der Mehden Recital Hall led by conductor Harvey Felder on Thursday night. Oct. 20, 2016. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)

New Program to Play Out at Regional Campuses

This month, the Ensemble-in-Residence Program launches a slate of performances by UConn's music ensembles at regional campuses.

UConn Alert logo.

Test of Emergency Communications Set for Oct. 11

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

Melissa Jacques, a 2010 graduate in engineering, found a job working with jet engines at Pratt & Whitney soon after graduating. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

UConn Graduates Landing Jobs Quickly After Graduation

New figures underscore the effectiveness of UConn's career services, which help prepare students for jobs throughout their time on campus.

An interdisciplinary panel of UConn experts offered perspectives on the upcoming Presidential election during a public event moderated by President Herbst at the Hartford Public Library on Sept. 22. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Campaigns and Candidates: Experts Discuss Presidential Election

UConn experts offered a variety of perspectives on the upcoming election at an event at the Hartford Public Library.

Students during a lecture in the Chemistry Building on March 13, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Students Earn Degrees More Quickly Than National Average

New data indicates that UConn students graduate in 4.2 years, almost a full year ahead of the average bachelor’s degree candidate at 3,600 post-secondary institutions in the U.S.

Student Education Abroad photo. (UConn Photo)

UConn Marks 6th Year Among Top 25 Public Universities

UConn has been ranked between No. 19 and No. 21 by U.S. News & World Report each year since 2011.

John Kim '87 MBA. (UConn Photo)

Alumnus Pledges $1 Million to Scholarship Fund

John Kim '87 MBA and his wife Diane have pledged to help underrepresented students attend the UConn School of Business.