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Bridgette Collier '18 (CAHNR), right, helps Mariah Lombard '18 (CAHNR) with her cap at Greer Field House before the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement procession on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Commencement 2019

Whether arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, leading the national dialogue on race and immigration, or heading Pratt & Whitney, the honored guests of UConn’s commencement ceremonies are leaders. The students are, too. Here are their stories.

More than 3,000 members of the UConn Class of 2019 pose for a photo on the Great Lawn at the Storrs Campus on Aug. 29, 2015, at the start of their careers at UConn. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Building Their Future – The Class of 2019

The Class of 2019 entered UConn in 2015 as the largest freshman cohort admitted to the University at that time. Out of nearly 35,000 applicants vying for admission, 5,200 were admitted. The Class of 2019 also set a record for the number of freshman accepted into UConn’s competitive Honors Program, with 535 enrolling in their […]

The Husky mascot keeps his ears warm with a pair of argyle socks, while stirring up some Husky pride on UConn Giving Day, March 27-28. (UConn Foundation Photo)

‘UConn Gives 2019’ Breaks Last Year’s Records

Thanks to more than 4,600 members of UConn Nation, the initiative raised more than $400,000, besting last year’s total by more than $130,000.

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Voting Open on New UConn One Card Design

Starting today, members of the UConn community can vote on their favorite design for the new University identification card, which will replace the current cards over the coming academic year.

Students participate in Fresh Check Day in the concourse (atrium) at Uconn Stamford on Oct. 9, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Trustees Review Expansion Ideas for UConn Stamford Academics

In light of rapidly growing enrollment at the Stamford Campus, the University is considering adding new majors and additional student services.

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UConn Approves Modest Student Fee Adjustments

Beginning in fall 2019, the General University Fee will increase for the first time in five years, and Stamford student housing rates will be adjusted to reflect increases in the area’s rental market.

An artist's impression of the new Student Recreation Center.

UConn Students Invited to Forums on Fee Proposals

Two town hall-style forums will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 12:30 and 5 p.m., The first session will be held in the Dodd Center’s Konover Auditorium, the second, in Oak Hall, Room 101.

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Test of Emergency Communications Set for Feb. 19

UConn will test its emergency notification and alerting system, UConnALERT, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 12:25 p.m., on all campuses.

Former Goldman Sachs partner Blake Mather, advisor to a new Student Managed Fund at UConn Stamford, meets with student managed fund members Di Yang, left, Anshul Manglani, both graduate students, and Lindsey Lozyniak '19 (BUS). (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Lessons in Investing

The advisor to a new Student Managed Fund at UConn Stamford, former Goldman Sachs partner Blake Mather, discusses what students can learn from the Business School's new program.

President designate Thomas C. Katsouleas receives applause following his address to the Board of Trustees after being appointed as the 16th University president on Feb. 5, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Message to UConn Nation from the President Designate

"One of the great pleasures I’ve taken from this announcement has been learning that so many of my colleagues and friends from around the world have a proud UConn connection," writes Thomas C. Katsouleas.