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Former Student Amy Dixon Heads to Tokyo for Paralympics

Dixon will compete in the paratriathlon, which combines a 750-meter open water swim, a 20-kilomoter bicycle race finished with a five-kilometer road race, on Aug. 28 and 29

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UConn Distributing Federal Emergency Grants for Qualifying Students

UConn has received $28.4 million in emergency grants for students to help with unexpected and urgent needs that arose due to the coronavirus

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Jonathan XIII, UConn’s Beloved “Mascot Emeritus,” Dies at Age 14

Remembering Jonathan XIII: mascot, mentor, best friend, and all-around good boy

UConn Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Year

The UConn Foundation raised $28.5 million for scholarships as part of a record-breaking year

Gerald Lewis, UConn chief of police, along Fairfield Way on July 19, 2021

UConn’s New Police Chief Named National Campus Safety Director of the Year

Gerald Lewis, Jr. started at UConn this month and leads 100 sworn officers assigned to seven campuses across the state.

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Parking and Transportation Services Goes Virtual With License Plate Recognition Enforcement

No more hang tags or decals needed for parking

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UConn Adopts Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022

UConn is not increasing students’ charges in the coming year for room, board, or the General University Fee

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UConn Scholars Earn Gilman and CLS Scholarships

The scholarships demonstrate the inclusive opportunities available for every UConn student to develop intercultural competencies

University Town Halls to be Held This Week

Interim President Dr. Andrew Agwunobi is set to hold a virtual University Town Hall for students on Tuesday, June 29, and a virtual Town Hall for employees on Thursday, July 1.

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UConn Student Honored By Phi Beta Kappa With Public Service Award

'Public service is about giving back,' says Michael Hernandez '22 (CLAS)