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September 10, 2026

UConn Storrs

Mixed plants in a front garden in August. Annuals such as Rudbeckia, Petunia, Cosmos and Lobelia with foliage plants such as Hakonechloa.

Online Home Gardening Course Brings Research-Based Education to Gardeners

The course offers a flexible way to learn from trusted experts

September 8, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension

Community Impact

A cross section of the carotid body in a mouse. The oxygen sensing cells (green) sit adjacent to the carotid artery, right where it splits before entering the brain.

Breathing Without Brakes

UConn researchers reveal unexpected cause of Rett syndrome symptoms

September 8, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

Aids ribon on a white background

UConn Professor Takes on HIV/AIDS Denialists Yet Again

Kalichman talked with UConn Today about AIDS denialism, his recent research, and where we go from here

September 4, 2026 | Kimberly Phillips

Two women sit side by side in front of a crystal award.

UConn Staff Members Receive International Blackboard Catalyst Award

The international honor recognizes Kaitlyn Anderson and Sally Chamberland for advancing assessment and institutional effectiveness at UConn

September 3, 2026 | Alexis Lohrey, Office of the Provost

Two men posing for a photo in front of a Husky statue and a cart of footballs

‘A Drive to be Successful’ – A Conversation with Coach Jason Candle and Provost Pamir Alpay

UConn's new head football coach says the foundation of achievement is built day by day

September 3, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance

Athletics

A display commemorating 9/11 sits outside the UConn Student Union

UConn To Remember 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

A University-wide remembrance ceremony will be held at noon in the Student Union Theatre

September 1, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

University News

The Towers Residence Halls and UConn water towers sit under a blue sky

Welcome Back, Huskies

The fall 2026 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 31

August 28, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

An aerial view of the fall foliage around the UConn campus in Storrs

UConn Welcomes Class of 2030, Joining Thousands of Returning Huskies for New Semester

About 6,400 first-year students will join UConn Nation this week, including 4,500 at UConn Storrs and 1,900 at the regional campuses

August 26, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

University News

Drone of Young building and Horsebarn Hill

Rahul Kumar Named Director of CT Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab

Kumar is an accomplished veterinary diagnostic leader with over a decade of experience in the field

August 25, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

A native flower meadow including yellow, white, and purple flowers, with a stand of trees in the background.

UConn Student Working for Fewer Lawns and More Meadows Across CT

Rethinking the lawn, to support biodiversity and sustainability

August 17, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications

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