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Test of Emergency Communications Set For Tuesday, Feb. 18

UConn will test its methods of communicating in an emergency on Feb. 18, 2020.

Waterbury police officers gather around a stretcher on a city street after an opioid overdose.

Tackling the Opioid Crisis with a Warmer Touch

UConn is partnering with Waterbury police and health officials on an innovative new program to help people recover from addiction.

John DiBiaggio, right, UConn's 10th president, speaks with a visitor to campus in 1985. (Archives & Special Collections, UConn Library)

In Memoriam: UConn’s 10th President, John DiBiaggio

The University's 10th president also served as Vice President for Health Affairs and Executive Director of the UConn Health Center.

The Red Barn on Horsebarn Hill lit up for the holidays during a snowstorm.

Season’s Greetings, UConn-Style

A selection of images from across the state show UConn Nation's holiday spirit at its finest.

A winter ice and snow storm hits campus on Jan. 22, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Reminds Campuses About Inclement Weather Policies

Guidance on early releases, delays or cancellations due to inclement weather.

President Thomas Katsouleas, left, Gov Ned Lamont and Dan Toscano '85 (BUS), chair of the board of trustees, during the inauguration ceremony held at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 4, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

University Celebrates the Inauguration of the Sixteenth President

With a large contingent from the Greek community in attendance, the new president joked that he would need to call the ceremony “My Big Fat Greek Inauguration” -- a nod to the hit movie of nearly the same name.

Lower-Income Connecticut Students to Get Free UConn Tuition under New Initiative

Children in Connecticut families with household incomes of $50,000 or below annually, will be able to come to UConn tuition-free under the plan.

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Test of Emergency Communications Set for Tuesday

UConn will test its emergency notification and alerting system, UConnALERT, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 12:25 p.m., on all campuses.

From left to right, Chief Hans D. Rhynhart ’93 and ’18; Officer Alex Rodriguez ’14; Sgt. Peter Harris ’03; Sgt. Justin Cheney ’07; Sgt. Marc Hanna ’88; Lt. Matthew C. Zadrowski ’07; Officer Tyler Hopson ’13; Lt. Darren Cook ’94; Sgt. Mark Bouthillier ’07; Deputy Chief Andrew Fournier ’95 ’01; Lt. Justin Gilbert ’06. UConn grads not pictured: Officer Robin Kiddy; Sgt. Zachary Ladyga; Officer Joseph Conetta. (Submitted Photo)

From Backpacks to Badges: Alums Thrive as UConn Police Officers

UConn's police department benefits from having a significant contingent of Husky alums among its ranks.

Students from EcoHouse and Spring Valley Farm hand out potted plants during one of the university's recent Earth Day celebrations. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Sierra Club Lauds UConn’s Sustainability Efforts

UConn is in the top five of more than 800 schools nationwide for sustainability practices.