University News
Trustees Approve Sale of West Hartford Campus to Town
A revised agreement takes into account budget challenges faced by the Town of West Hartford, but retains and extends the town's obligation to share the proceeds from a resale.
Commencement 2017
Clad for the first time in blue, the Class of 2017 will soon collect their diplomas. Read about the diverse students who make up the class, the commencement speakers who will address them, the historical moments that marked their UConn years, and the careers that await them.
UConn Partners with Eversource to Boost Energy Efficiency
‘Green’ plans that will save $1.5 million are intended to keep the University in the vanguard of environmentally conscious schools in the U.S.
UConn Incubator Companies Raise $39.9 Million in 2016
The University’s Technology Incubation Program experienced record growth last year.
Ten Students, Alums Win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Past fellows include numerous Nobel Prize winners, U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu; Google founder Sergey Brin; and Freakonomics co-author Steven Levitt.
New Engineering and Science Building Nearing Completion
The building will be the first to utilize an 'open lab' concept – the idea that shared research space and an open floor plan foster collaboration.
UConn Commended for Financial Reporting Practices
The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded UConn the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its report on the 2016 fiscal year.
UConn Rolls Out 10 New Buses at Storrs
Hop on. Vehicles include USB ports, bike racks, and other features.
Graduate School Applications and Rankings on the Rise
Applications to graduate programs at UConn are on the upswing, while several of the programs rose in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.
UConn Examining Implications of White House’s New Travel Restrictions
A working group is reviewing new parameters released Monday, and the University is updating its guidelines for those affected.