University News
UConn’s STEM Pipeline
Five years ago the General Assembly approved NextGen Connecticut, fueling opportunities in the STEM fields at the state's flagship university. UConn’s pipeline into those fields is now more robust than ever.
Laurel Hall Renamed in Honor of Former Board of Trustees Chair
President Herbst today announced the naming of Lawrence D. McHugh Hall.
UConn Updates FY18 Budget, Anticipates Even Tighter Year Ahead
UConn had adopted baseline FY18 spending plans in June, pending finalization of the state budget appropriation.
UConn Receives $22.5M Gift for Entrepreneurship, Innovation
The pledge from Peter Werth, an innovator in generic prescription medication, is the second-largest in University history.
Gov. Malloy Names New Chair of UConn Board of Trustees
Thomas E. Kruger of Greenwich, a partner in the corporate practice of the international law firm of Paul Hastings LLP, and six-year member of the Board, has been appointed as incoming chair.
Message About Controversial Speaker from President Herbst
"As always, honoring an individual’s rights does not imply an endorsement of their message by the university ... This is true with any speaker who comes to our campuses," notes President Herbst.
Craig H. Kennedy Selected as UConn’s New Provost
Kennedy plans to visit UConn over the coming months and meet faculty, students, and staff. He will officially begin in April.
State Support Key to Maintaining UConn’s Retention, Graduation Rates
University officials warn that without sufficient state funding to hire faculty to offer essential courses and to create strong student support networks, UConn's high retention and graduation rates will suffer.
Expanded Bus Service Receives Robust Response
Gov. Malloy and Lt.-Gov. Wyman were in Storrs Center Monday to mark the success of the CT Transit route between UConn and Hartford, which has served more than 32,000 passenger trips since August.
UConn Ranks High Among the Ranks
Ranked 24th in the country for veterans’ services by U.S. News & World Report this year, the University enrolls about 800 veterans, military service members, military dependents, and ROTC students.