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Mark Overmyer-Velázquez, director of UConn Hartford, welcomes attendees at a Metanoia session on 'Islamophobia: A Form of Racism' at the Hartford Public Library. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Metanoia 2017: Confronting Racism Together

Members of the UConn community at campuses across the state took part in this year's Metanoia events on the theme of racism. 

An exterior view of Wilbur Cross lit up teal to promote awareness of Alzheimer's disease. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)

Wilbur Cross Goes Teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness

The University of Connecticut illuminated its signature building, Wilbur Cross, in teal last night as part of a global effort to call attention to Alzheimer's disease.

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UConn, CSCU Pledge Support to Preserve DACA Program

UConn and the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities support litigation to challenge the elimination of the program for undocumented youth.

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Provost Finalists to Take Part in Open Forums

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend public forums with each of the three finalists during their campus visits in November.

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A Message from President Herbst About the Budget

The bipartisan budget agreement includes a $143 million reduction in state funding for UConn, while less than the cut that was previously proposed is still a very steep reduction, says Herbst.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road on Oct. 13, 2017. (Stephanie Reitz/UConn Photo)

Schedule Changes on North Eagleville Road Infrastructure Project

UConn has had to extend the schedule on the project due to unforeseen complications, including the need to break up and haul away massive amounts of underground rock.

Alexis Dudden, professor of history, discusses the political situation in Japan in UConn's Video Link studio. University Communications recently launched an experts database to help connect media to UConn experts in their fields. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

New Tool Links UConn Experts and Media

Launched in October and currently in pilot phase, the database features an initial 50 faculty members across a range of academic disciplines.

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UConn’s Progress: Students Are the Big Picture

While the University has grown by 8,000 students since 1990, the workforce has increased by only 500, mostly faculty, and the percentage of administrators has stayed the same.

State residents interested in seeing how UConn research dollars benefit local communities can now find that information quickly and easily through a new website.

Website Breaks Down Statewide Benefit of UConn Research Funding

State residents interested in seeing how UConn research dollars benefit local communities can now find that information quickly and easily through a new website.

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UConn Releases Results of Annual Safety Reports

The report has been posted and distributed in compliance with federal and state law, and in the interest of informing all enrolled students, faculty, and staff on this important subject.