University News
Review of Student Fees Announced
A committee will review undergraduate and graduate fees that pay for non-academic programs ranging from student health services to transportation, room and board, and technology infrastructure.
December 7, 2016 | Stephanie Reitz
Supporting Undocumented Students at UConn
President Herbst responds to concerns expressed since the election about potential changes in federal policy that could affect undocumented students.
December 6, 2016 | President Susan Herbst
Nominations Open for UConn Spirit Awards
The program is open to staff in all job classifications and faculty at the Storrs and regional campuses.
November 1, 2016 | Combined Reports
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.'
October 25, 2016 | Elizabeth Caron
UConn Athletics Moving Forward Without Big 12
The University’s academic strength and championship tradition are unrivaled in the realignment process.
October 17, 2016 | University Communications staff
UConn Establishes Synchrony Financial Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity
Stamford-based Synchrony Financial Pledges $2.2 million in philanthropic support across multiple programs.
October 12, 2016 | Sara Mahoney, UConn Foundation
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.
October 11, 2016 | Amanda Falcone
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.
October 5, 2016 | Colin Poitras
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.
October 3, 2016 | Kristen Cole
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 […]
September 30, 2016 | Stephanie Reitz