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UConn Moving Forward to Build New On-Campus Ice Hockey Rink

Groundbreaking for the new facility will be May 22

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Five UConn Faculty Honored as Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors

UConn has selected five of its most renowned scholars to honor with its most prestigious faculty title, the Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor.

National Academy of Sciences Elects Two More UConn Scientists

Two leading scientists from the University of Connecticut's medical school have been elected members of the prestigious U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Laurinda A. Jaffe, Ph.D. and Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D. are recognized for their research excellence and achievements.

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A Letter to the UConn Community Regarding UConn Reads

UConn Reads unveils Spring 2021 signature events

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UConn, AT&T Collaborate to Bring Private 5G Network to Stamford Campus

The partnership makes UConn Stamford one of the region’s first campuses to use the advanced capabilities

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New Association Co-Founded By UConn Professor Looks to Diversify Economics

Breaking down barriers in a field that was once an 'old boys' club'

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A First for UConn: Two Students Named Truman Scholars for 2021

The Truman Scholarship carries the legacy of the 33rd President by supporting and inspiring the next generation of public service leaders.

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Two UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The Goldwater Scholarship was established to identify students of outstanding ability and promise, and encourage them to pursue advanced study and research careers

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Students Earn National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

Fourteen UConn students and alumni have earned National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

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Gerald Lewis Jr. Selected as UConn’s Next Chief of Police

Lewis brings decades of experience in public safety and higher education to UConn