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UConn Basketball Champions Center Named for Longtime Supporters
The UConn Foundation has handed over to the University the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center, the first building financed entirely by private donations.
October 17, 2014 | Kenneth Best
UConn Alum Pledges Total of $8 Million for Soccer Complex
Together with a previous $3 million gift, the donor's total pledge of $8 million is the largest gift to date for UConn Athletics.
October 13, 2014 | Kristina Goodnough, UConn Foundation
Start-up Seeks Solution to Plastic Waste from Water Bottles
Voda, a start-up company with UConn roots, has developed a new beverage distribution service that customizes drinks to its users’ tastes.
October 10, 2014 | William Weir, School of Engineering
One on One with Political Guru Stu Rothenberg
Alumnus Stu Rothenberg ’72 MA, ’77 Ph.D. has had an illustrious 35-year career as a political analyst and journalist.
October 2, 2014 | Julia S. Chianelli ’85, ’90 (CLAS)
PBS Traces Roots of ‘Born Champion’ Rebecca Lobo
UConn alum and ESPN broadcaster Rebecca Lobo was featured on the PBS show Finding Your Roots.
September 30, 2014 | Combined Reports
USA Women’s Squad Packed with Huskies for FIBA Tournament
With five current and former Huskies as members, the USA Women’s Basketball Team defeated Spain on Oct. 5 to win the 2014 FIBA World Championship.
September 26, 2014 | Kenneth Best
ABCs for a Successful Workforce
UConn is producing not only research that will lead to the creation of new industries, but the teachers to educate the future workforce.
September 19, 2014 | David Bauman
Best-selling Author Wally Lamb Heads to the Big Screen
Behind the scenes with UConn alum Wally Lamb, whose novel Wishin' and Hopin' has been made into a recently released feature-length film.
September 15, 2014 | Stefanie Dion Jones
‘A Book That Changed My Life,’ The Long List
The UConn Reads committee makes a first cut from among the 215 nominations this year.
September 9, 2014 | Anne D'Alleva, Chair, UConn Reads Steering Committee
Tiny Heart Valve Has Big Potential for UConn Startup
A combination of biomedical engineering and sewing skills led to the development of a novel heart valve replacement that could save lives.
September 5, 2014 | William Weir, School of Engineering