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Alex Gitterman, professor of social work, meets with graduate students at the School of Social Work on Aug. 28, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

School of Social Work to Add Bachelor’s Program

The new program responds to a workforce need in Greater Hartford and the state overall.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, speaking at UConn Avery Point on Monday (Sept. 25, 2017), vowed to continue fighting against efforts to impose legislative cuts on UConn in a budget he described as “anti-intellectual” and “a frontal assault” on the state’s flagship university. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Gov. Malloy Speaks About the Budget at Avery Point

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, speaking at Avery Point on Monday, vowed to continue fighting against efforts to impose legislative cuts on UConn in a budget he described as 'a frontal assault' on the state’s flagship university.

The Field House was filled to capacity with nearly 1,200 students, faculty, and staff who rallied in support of the University on Wednesday. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Students Rally to #SaveUConn

Nearly 1,200 UConn students, faculty, and staff rallied at the Field House on Wednesday to protest a budget approved by the state legislature that would cut $309 million from UConn’s budget over two years.

The Wilbur Cross Building on Sept. 19, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

President Herbst: What We Can Do About Our Budget

With the University facing unprecedented budget cuts, students have organized a rally on campus, and individuals may express their views directly to their legislators.

Irma Valverde ‘18 (CLAS, BUS) listens to a lecture by Professor Anna Radziwillowicz in the School of Business. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

#SaveUConn: It’s About the Students

The budget recently passed by the General Assembly would result in major reductions to need- and merit-based financial aid for students across the board.

19th Century UConn? Legislature’s Budget Would Damage State, UConn

The General Assembly's budget would reduce the state appropriation to UConn by just shy of 30 percent. Campuses would close, financial aid would be slashed, and thousands of jobs in the private economy would be lost.

One of UConn's most visible individuals speaks about UConn's journey to this point.

#SaveUConn

One of UConn's most visible individuals speaks about UConn's journey to this point.

The UConn wordmark, in white on a navy background.

Budget Passed by State Legislature Potentially Devastating to UConn

President Herbst outlines the likely impact the approved budget would have on the University.

Jeff Hooper '02 (ENG), manager of engineering at Electric Boat, was one of the speakers at the event. He told engineering students that he became interested in this career field through work on his senior design project. (Christopher LaRosa/UConn Photo)

Congressional Delegation Lauds New Undersea Engineering Program

U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, said UConn's role in training a new generation of highly skilled naval engineers is crucial to maintaining the state's future economic growth.

Members of the Class of 2021 pose on the Great Lawn for their class photo on Aug. 26, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Rises to 18th Among U.S. Public Universities

The No. 18 ranking is UConn's highest yet. The University also moved up to No. 56 among all public and private universities, which places it among the top 5 percent of institutions nationwide.