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From left, Vanita Patel ‘21, James Parsley '21, and Annie Foley ‘21 on Aug. 7, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Connecticut High School Grads Comprise Lion’s Share of Stellar New Freshman Class

'I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,' says Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange.

Provost Craig Kennedy stands outside Gulley Hall onAug. 15, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Conversation with Craig Kennedy, UConn’s New Provost

Provost Kennedy shares his thoughts on everything from budget to bow ties.

Peter J. Werth speaks at an event to announce his $22.5 million commitment to the University and the naming of the Peter J. Werth Residence Tower on Dec. 4, 2017. Seated is President Susan Herbst. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Foundation Reports Record Fundraising Year

In the fiscal year that just ended, the UConn Foundation raised the largest annual amount in its history, and reported an increase in the number of donors, bucking a national trend.

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Board Names Presidential Search Advisory Committee

The advisory committee will interview final candidates and share their evaluations of them with the Board of Trustees, which is ultimately responsible for voting to name the president.

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UConn Trustees Adopt FY 2019 Budgets

The budgets include millions of dollars in spending cuts across campuses, while seeking to uphold the University’s overriding goal to protect and build UConn’s academic strength.

Migrant families embrace at the border between El Paso, Texas, and Juarez, Mexico. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images)

The Science is Clear: Separating Families has Damaging Psychological and Health Consequences

The Society for Research on Child Development responded to the separation of children from their parents at the U.S. border with a letter to Congress, co-authored by UConn's Linda Halgunseth.

An aerial view of UConn's Storrs campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Noted Attorney and UConn Alum Appointed to Board of Trustees

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has appointed Kevin J. O’Connor, former U.S. Attorney for Connecticut and former U.S. Associate Attorney General, as a UConn trustee.

UConn Foundation president Josh Newton. (G.J. McCarthy for UConn Foundation)

UConn Foundation President Joshua Newton to Step Down Midsummer

The Foundation raised nearly $400 million during Newton's five-year tenure, reshaped alumni programs, and grew the endowment by 30 percent.

A montage of UConn employee photos, including faculty and staff at several different campuses. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

University Launches New Email Newsletter for Faculty, Staff

Beginning today, the 'UConn At Work' newsletter will provide information and insight on issues of special interest to all those who work at the University.

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UConn Faces Challenges in Setting FY19 Budgets

Reflecting reductions in state financial support and rising fringe benefit costs, UConn’s proposed FY19 budget was released today, prior to a Board of Trustees vote on June 27.