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UConn to Consider New Four-Year Tuition Plan

A proposal that balances the need for increased revenue with accessibility and affordability will be recommended to trustees.

The Outpatient Pavilion at UConn Health in Farmington on Nov. 23, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Agwunobi Named Executive Vice President for Health Affairs

Andrew Agwunobi, who has served on an interim basis for the past year, will be permanently appointed to the role effective Dec. 31.

President Susan Herbst speaks during an event to announce an additional financial commitment for New Haven Promise students held at the Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School in New Haven on Dec. 1, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Announces Scholarships for New Haven Promise Students

UConn is committing $5,000 per year to each New Haven Promise scholar attending the University.

A group of students discussing class work. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

New Scholarship Program for Community College Transfers

Starting next fall, UConn will award $8,000 in scholarships over two years to qualified students transferring from a Connecticut community college.

President Herbst speaks during the Conversation About UConn's Future at the Benton Museum in November 2015. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

The Value and Imperative of Embracing Diversity

President Herbst reflects on diversity at UConn, in light of current events in Paris and around the world, and a recent task force report.

Students walk outdoors near banners on the Hartford campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

West Hartford to Get First Chance to Purchase Campus Property

As development of the new downtown Hartford Campus proceeds, the Board decides the future of the current campus in West Hartford.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, lit up in red, white, and blue.

UConn Students Adjusting to New Reality in Paris Following Attacks

Faculty member Roger Célestin offers an update on the UConn group in Paris.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris, lit up in red, white, and blue.

UConn Students, Faculty in Paris Reported Safe

All participants in the UConn Education Abroad program in Paris have reported they are safe following the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks.

A Conversation About UConn’s Future

In a session that covered a wide range of topics, President Herbst talked about what it means to be at a top-tier public research institution.

President Bill Clinton, center, receives an award from former Senator Christopher Dodd, left, and Helena Folks, chair of the national advisory board during the ceremony to award the Thomas J. Dodd Prize in International Justice and Human Rights held at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 15, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

President Clinton Awarded Dodd Prize for Human Rights

Clinton was one of two recipients honored during a ceremony for the 20th anniversary of the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center at UConn.