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Alternative Spring Break Trips Offer Opportunities to Give Back
'People think college students don’t care in general, but this is a chance to show that they do,' says Alternative Break participant Megan Boyer '18 (CLAS).
UConn Revamping, Reducing Student Fees
UConn has revamped its system of student fees and eliminated several categories that added costs for students in specific majors or for certain classes’ academic materials beyond textbooks. The UConn Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to accept President Susan Herbst’s recommendations to streamline the fee system as based on a report from a Student […]
Proposal to Streamline Fees Would Reduce Student Costs
More than 10,000 UConn students across campuses would see their costs reduced, as part of a review committee’s recommendations to rationalize the University’s system of fees.
UConn’s STEM Pipeline
Five years ago the General Assembly approved NextGen Connecticut, fueling opportunities in the STEM fields at the state's flagship university. UConn’s pipeline into those fields is now more robust than ever.
UConn Updates FY18 Budget, Anticipates Even Tighter Year Ahead
UConn had adopted baseline FY18 spending plans in June, pending finalization of the state budget appropriation.
Under the Mistletoe
You never know who you’ll meet under the mistletoe. Watch as UConn Nation's very own Jonathan gets into the holiday spirit.
Gov. Malloy Names New Chair of UConn Board of Trustees
Thomas E. Kruger of Greenwich, a partner in the corporate practice of the international law firm of Paul Hastings LLP, and six-year member of the Board, has been appointed as incoming chair.
Message About Controversial Speaker from President Herbst
"As always, honoring an individual’s rights does not imply an endorsement of their message by the university ... This is true with any speaker who comes to our campuses," notes President Herbst.
Craig H. Kennedy Selected as UConn’s New Provost
Kennedy plans to visit UConn over the coming months and meet faculty, students, and staff. He will officially begin in April.
State Support Key to Maintaining UConn’s Retention, Graduation Rates
University officials warn that without sufficient state funding to hire faculty to offer essential courses and to create strong student support networks, UConn's high retention and graduation rates will suffer.