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A bird's eye view of Hartford, showing the site of the new Downtown Campus in relation to other resources in the city. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

UConn Returns to Downtown Hartford

UConn will soon return to the heart of the city, with a brand new downtown campus that is expected to open for classes in August 2017. Read more in the ongoing series 'Look to the Future: UConn Hartford.'

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UConn Athletics Moving Forward Without Big 12

The University’s academic strength and championship tradition are unrivaled in the realignment process.

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UConn Establishes Synchrony Financial Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity

Stamford-based Synchrony Financial Pledges $2.2 million in philanthropic support across multiple programs.

Associate vice president and chief diversity officer Joelle Murchison speaks with students before a forum on the recent violence seen in Orlando held at the Student Union Ballroom on Oct. 4, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Diversity Chief Seeks to Build Culture of Inclusion

'We want to make sure everyone realizes that they are valued,' says UConn's new chief diversity officer, Joelle Murchison.

Phoebe Szarek '17 (ENG) helps eighth grade students from Carmen Arace Middle School in Bloomfield build robotic hands at the Student Union Ballroom on Oct. 5, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn a Leader in Closing the Engineering Gender Gap

A recent report in The Washington Post says UConn saw the largest five-year gain in female engineering graduates among 90 public institutions nationally.

Nico Wright, ’18 works in Professor Michael Pettes’ mechanical engineering laboratory.

NSF Awards $3.5M to Support Diversity in STEM

A higher education alliance dedicated to expanding diversity in the STEM fields and led by UConn recently received a grant of $3.5 million to increase its efforts.

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UConn Releases Results of Annual Safety Reports

UConn is releasing two reports this week that detail its response to criminal activity, sexual violence, and other issues it monitors to ensure the safety of its campus communities. The first, the Clery Annual Security and Fire Report, is required annually from all U.S. universities that receive federal financial aid funds. It includes data about […]

Melissa Jacques, a 2010 graduate in engineering, found a job working with jet engines at Pratt & Whitney soon after graduating. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

UConn Graduates Landing Jobs Quickly After Graduation

New figures underscore the effectiveness of UConn's career services, which help prepare students for jobs throughout their time on campus.

Thomas Ritter, recipient of UConn's highest honor, the University Medal, shares a joke with Roger A. Gelfenbien, chair of the Board of Trustees, and M. Adela Eads, Senate Minority Leader, at a reception at the School of Law in 1999. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Torrington Extension Center Renamed for Late Sen. Adela Eads

UConn’s Board of Trustees is honoring Eads’ legacy of public service by renaming the Litchfield County Extension Center after her.

President Susan Herbst addresses members of UConn Nation during her annual State of the University address. The event was held at NextGen Hall in September. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

President Herbst Looks to Future of University

In a letter to the UConn community, President Herbst shares a video of her recent 'Conversation on the Future of UConn.'