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Former Trustee Chairman Donates $1M to UConn

John W. Rowe, former chairman of the UConn Board of Trustees, has stepped up to help students facing financial troubles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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UConn Releases Annual Safety Reports

The University of Connecticut is releasing two reports this week that detail its response to reports of criminal activity, sexual violence, and other issues it monitors to ensure the safety of its campus communities.

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UConn Absorbs Significant Spending Cuts, but Still Needs State Help for COVID Costs

UConn has absorbed more than $35 million in reductions at the Storrs and regional campuses since its budget went into effect in July and expects to realize another $13 million throughout the fiscal year, leaving about $28 million that the University will request as a one-time COVID bridge allocation from the state.

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Avery Point Marine Sciences Building to be Renamed in Weicker’s Honor

UConn's Board of Trustees has voted to rename the Marine Sciences Building at Avery Point in honor of former Gov. Lowell Weicker.

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UConn Addresses Misconceptions, Questions About COVID-19 Dashboard and Data

Answers to frequently asked questions relating to the University's strategy of testing and containment in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Graduate Storrs Open For Business As New Campus Hotel

The Graduate Storrs hotel opened for business on September 12 and is located in the former Nathan Hale Inn, but the property has a brand-new look to it.

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‘Brave Space’ Series Will Further UConn Dialogue on Justice, Equity, and Diversity

'Brave Space,' a new audio interview series launching this month, seeks to further the conversation at UConn on issues of justice, diversity, and equity.

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UConn, CSCU Combine For Innovative eBook Purchasing Initiative

UConn and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities have together purchased a huge collection of eBooks from leading university presses, making these widely accessible to students, faculty, and staff.

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UConn Remains in U.S. News Top 25 Public Universities for 9th Consecutive Year

UConn remains among the nation’s top 25 public universities for the ninth consecutive year.

Protesters hold a sign in support of Black Lives Matter during the Commitment March on August 28, 2020 in Washington, DC.

New Course Introduces Students to US Anti-Black Racism

A new course will introduce UConn students to the foundational history of systemic and anti-Black racism in the U.S. that underlies the current Black Lives Matter movement.