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A Message From President Katsouleas to the UConn Community

A message from President Katsouleas about UConn's ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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COVID-19 Testing Available To UConn Students In Storrs

UConn students can now be tested for the COVID-19 virus on the Storrs campus in a familiar and friendly location through Student Health and Wellness (SHaW).

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For the First Time, UConn’s Mental Health, Student Care Services Go Virtual

The coronavirus pandemic has not slowed UConn's mission of providing for its students' mental health needs.

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Farmington and Storrs Team to Make Needed PPE for UConn Health

The collaborative efforts of medical doctors from UConn Health with engineers, scientists, and researchers from Storrs will soon produce an increased supply of personal protection equipment,

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UConn Reaches Tentative Agreement with Postdoctoral Research Associates’ Union

UConn’s Board of Trustees has approved a tentative agreement for a four-year collective bargaining contract covering the University’s approximately 160 postdoctoral research associates at the Storrs and regional campuses.

An aerial view of the Storrs Campus on Oct. 9, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn to Test Storrs Emergency Sirens on April 1, 2020

UConn will test its emergency sirens on the Storrs campus on April 1, 2020.

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UConn Names Eboni S. Nelson As New Dean of Law School

UConn has named Eboni S. Nelson as the new dean of the School of Law.

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Carl W. Lejuez Selected as UConn’s New Provost

Carl W. Lejuez has been selected as UConn's chief academic officer.

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UConn to Provide Refunds for Unused Housing and Dining Plans

UConn will provide refunds for unused housing and dining plans.

UConn Health white coats ready to be distributed at a ceremony held at John W. Patterson Auditorium at UConn Health in Farmington on March 22, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Health Seeking Donations of Personal Protective Equipment

Despite the fact that everyone in the state is under unprecedented levels of stress and vulnerability, UConn Health has benefitted from incredible acts of generosity from the community.