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Gordon Tasker, former chairman of the Board of Trustees, right, with former university presidents Philip Austin, center, and Glenn W. Ferguson, at the dedication of the Tasker Building in 1998. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

In Memoriam: Longtime Board of Trustees Chairman Gordon W. Tasker

Gordon W. Tasker, for whom the University's undergraduate admissions building is named, died Thursday.

President designate Thomas C. Katsouleas receives applause following his address to the Board of Trustees after being appointed as the 16th University president on Feb. 5, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Message to UConn Nation from the President Designate

"One of the great pleasures I’ve taken from this announcement has been learning that so many of my colleagues and friends from around the world have a proud UConn connection," writes Thomas C. Katsouleas.

Thomas C. Katsouleas. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

A Conversation with UConn’s President Designate

Get to know Thomas C. Katsouleas, a leading plasma scientist and engineer with deep academic roots in teaching and research, who will be the 16th president of the University of Connecticut.

UConn Names Thomas C. Katsouleas as 16th President

UConn’s Board of Trustees unanimously confirmed the appointment, capping a highly competitive six-month national search. His term as president begins Aug. 1.

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UConn Board to Vote Tuesday on Appointing Next President

The UConn Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting Tuesday morning to consider and vote on the appointment of the University’s 16th president.

Sally Reis, left, and Rachel Rubin in the South Reading Room of Wilbur Cross Building on Jan. 3, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Joins BOLD Women’s Leadership Network

Each year, seven female UConn students will benefit from opportunities for career development and support, thanks to a grant from Helen Gurley Brown’s Pussycat Foundation.

The Austin Building, home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

New Dean Named to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

“I believe deeply in the missions of land grant institutions like UConn,” says Juli Wade, incoming dean.

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As the Year Draws to a Close, Take Another Look

A celebration of the work of artists and writers, who collaborate to enhance the visibility of UConn as a top-tier research institution.

Students stand near the main entrance of the Torrington classroom building when the campus was still open. (UConn File Photo)

UConn Trustees Approve Sale of Former Torrington Campus

UConn’s former Torrington property will become an arts education campus, with the proceeds used to fund scholarships for undergraduates from northwest Connecticut.

President Stimson, Connecticut Agricultural College

Praise for an Unsung President

Under Rufus Stimson, enrollment grew from 18 students to 125, and the college opened its first modern residence hall, Storrs Hall, which today is the oldest brick building at the University.