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Schools of Nursing and Engineering Join Together For New Center

In its initial phase, the Center includes the creation of joint educational programs for students and seed grants for collaborative research among faculty

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UConn Holds Steady at No. 26 Rank Among Public Universities

In the overall rankings that comprise all public and private institutions nationwide, UConn jumped nine spots from last year

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Doctoral Student Named to First Class of Quad Fellows

The Quad program is highly competitive with only 100 students selected for the initial class among 3,600 initial applicants

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UConn Soars in Wall Street Journal National College Rankings

Graduation rate, value added to graduates' pay among factors that place UConn at 46 among all American universities

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UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Tuesday

UConn will conduct its Fall 2023 emergency alert system test on Tuesday, September 12

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Allied Health Sciences Professor Tapped as Permanent Director of InCHIP

Tricia Leahey, Professor of Allied Health Sciences, will take the helm of UConn’s Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy

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Zhou to Lead Clean Energy Engineering Efforts at UConn

Xiao-Dong Zhou, incoming director of the Center for Clean Energy Engineering (C2E2) will serve as a special advisor on sustainable energies to President Radenka Maric and Vice President for Research Pamir Alpay

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UConn Foundation Announces Fourth Consecutive Record-Breaking Year for Fundraising

The largest single gift in UConn’s history is included in the historic $158 million total

UConn Joins Elite Cohort of Economically Impactful Institutions

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) honors UConn’s success as economic engine and innovation driver for the state and region.

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UConn Junior Takes Part In Prestigious Summer Program

Mariam Vargas spent six weeks in Washington, D.C., learning from diplomats, foreign service officers, and other leading foreign affairs professionals.