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Rip Hamilton's No. 32 has been retired and raised to the rafters by the Detroit Pistons. He is the first UConn men's basketball alum to be so honored by an NBA team. (Athletic Communications File Photo)

Former UConn All-American Honored In Detroit

Rip Hamilton's No. 32 has been retired and raised to the rafters by the Detroit Pistons. He is the first UConn men's basketball alum to be so honored by an NBA team.

This artist's concept appeared on the Feb. 23, 2017 cover of the journal Nature announcing that the TRAPPIST-1 star, an ultra-cool dwarf, has seven Earth-size planets orbiting it. (NASA Image)

The Seven New Planets Next Door

UConn astronomy experts discuss NASA's recent revelation that astronomers had discovered a nearby star with seven Earth-like planets, three of them potentially able to support life.

Cinthia Satornino, assistant professor of marketing. (Nathan Oldham, School of Business/UConn Photo)

National Advocate for Hispanic Students to Continue Her Work at UConn

A newly hired marketing professor is committed to boosting the success of Hispanic students in completing their college degree.

Former UConn standout Roisin Upton '16 (ED) swings at the ball during a game against Hong Kong in South Africa in January. Since graduating, Upton traded her UConn blue jersey for the green of the Irish National Team.

Field Hockey Alum Swaps UConn Blue for Irish Green

Former Husky standout Roisin Upton '16 (ED) is living her dream playing for the Irish National Field Hockey Team.

Guest artist Michael Lewis (Harry Fatt) is the union leader in Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s production of 'Waiting for Lefty' by Clifford Odets, onstage through March 5 at Nafe Katter Theatre. (Gerry Goodstein for UConn)

Stage Left: Playwright Enters as CRT Director

Michael Bradford directs the Connecticut Repertory Theatre's production of two one-act plays, headlined by 'Waiting for Lefty,' which opens today.

Artist's impression of the renovated Gant Southwest Corner Lobby.

Gant Science Complex to Undergo Major Renovation

The Board of Trustees has approved an $85 million budget for improvements to the Edward V. Gant Building to support the University’s expanded enrollment and research in STEM fields.

UConn wordmark.

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.

Men's soccer head coach Ray Reid speaks with Adria Beso Marco. (File Photo by Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Coach Ray Reid Makes Another Gift Toward Soccer Stadium

'I am a firm believer in people giving back to special places that are important to them,' says Reid.

Nearly 2,000 students took part in the HuskyTHON dance marathon at the Greer Fieldhouse on Feb. 18, raising $836,174 for Connecticut Children's Medical Center. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

HuskyTHON Puts the Fun in Fundraiser

This year's 18-hour dance marathon raised more than $836,174 for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

The UConn African Student Association presents a fashion and cultural show, "Road to Zion", in the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts on Feb. 17, 2017. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

African Students Present Fashion and Cultural Show

The UConn African Student Association presented a fashion and cultural show, 'Road to Zion,' in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 17.