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UConn Avery Point

The UConn sailing club sailing in Long Island Sound as the sun sets at the Avery Point campus on Nov. 18, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Avery Point Sunset

Members of the Sailing Club at the Avery Point campus enjoy the diminishing rays of sunlight on the waters of Long Island Sound.

December 16, 2016 | Sean Flynn - UConn Communications

A snowy view of the Great Lawn toward looking toward the Wilbur Cross Building. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Emergency Alerts Revamped for Faculty and Staff

The student interface will be updated for the spring semester.

December 15, 2016 | Tom Breen - UConn Communications

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

UConn Voices University News

Shipwreck from the medieval period. (Courtesy of Kroum Batchvarov)

Black Sea Project Discovers Unseen Medieval Ship

UConn nautical archaeologist Kroum Batchvarov says seeing the medieval shipwreck for the first time was 'a truly thrilling moment.'

November 29, 2016 | Kenneth Best - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

Thomas Underwood '18 (ENG) at the Castleman Building on Nov. 3, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Engineering Was Top Choice for Navy Veteran

Veteran and current UConn student Thomas Underwood explains why he turned to the School of Engineering after six years of service.

November 10, 2016 | Josh Garvey - School of Engineering

An example of a UConn Spirit Award, a replica of the Husky dog, from 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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 Communications

University News

The UConn Symphony Orchestra performs at von der Mehden Recital Hall led by conductor Harvey Felder on Thursday night. Oct. 20, 2016. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)

New Program to Play Out at Regional Campuses

This month, the Ensemble-in-Residence Program launches a slate of performances by UConn's music ensembles at regional campuses.

October 21, 2016 | Kenneth Best - UConn Communications

CT shellfish initiative. (Photo courtesy of Connecticut Sea Grant)

Initiative Calls for Diversification of Shellfish Industry

The plan embraces the state’s shellfish as a natural resource and recreational harvesting as well as commercial shellfishing.

October 19, 2016 | Loretta Waldman - UConn Communications

Community Impact

Test of Emergency Communications Set for Oct. 11

The University will test its emergency notification system, UConnALERT, at all campuses next Tuesday.

October 6, 2016 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

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.

September 29, 2016 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

University News

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