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UConn Crafting New FY20 Budget with Focus on Protecting Academic, Research Strength

The Financial Affairs Committee voted Tuesday to send the proposed budgets to the full Board of Trustees, which will consider them at the June 26 meeting.

Jonathan Donovan '20 JD assists Jessica Rubin, director of the Animal Law Clinic, in using the new case management system that he and fellow students in a new Technology and Law Practice class devised for the clinic. (Camille Chill/UConn Photo)

New Class Helps Law Students Improve Their Technology Skills

Students in the class developed real technical solutions to help both a legal services agency and the law school’s Animal Law Clinic.

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Substance Abuse Seen Among LGBTQ Victims of Weight Bullying

Weight-based victimization among LGBTQ youth is associated with increased odds of binge drinking, alcohol, marijuana, and cigarette use, says a new UConn study.

Left to right, two members of the Galdamez family; Franklin René Ruano Galdamez; Adam Kuegler (back) law student; Valeria Gomez, William R. Davis Clinical Fellow at UConn Law; Alexandria Madjeric, law student; and Thais Ortolaza, UConn School of Social Work student intern. (Camille Chill/UConn Photo)

Law Students Make a Case for Asylum

The Asylum and Human Rights Clinic at UConn Law has handled more than 125 cases in a 15-year period. Typically, 20 law students participate in the intensive program each year.

An eviction team removes belongings from a family's rented apartment after tenants failed to pay rent for almost three months. (John Moore/Getty Images)

UConn Partners on State Homeless Prevention Initiative

Researchers from the School of Social Work will assess Connecticut's homeless response system based on data and interviews with the families.

Thomas Craemer, associate professor of public policy, at the UConn Hartford campus. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

One Professor’s Journey to the Past Through Reparations

A key figure in the national dialogue about slavery reparations, Thomas Craemer has also examined how his own family figured into past events.

From left, UConn firefighter Benjamin Roper, UConn senior Justin Pedneault ’19 (NUR), and Raffaella Coler, director of the state Office of Emergency Medical Services. (Mike Enright/UConn Photo)

UConn Designated ‘HEARTSafe’ Campus

With a defibrillator available within three minutes' walk of any spot on campus, the University becomes the first institution of higher education in Connecticut to earn the designation.

Scott Roberts has been named President and CEO of the UConn Foundation. (Josh Hawkins/UNLV Creative Services Photo)

UConn Foundation Names Scott M. Roberts as President and CEO

With more than 15 years of experience in development and alumni engagement, Roberts brings to UConn a commitment to strengthening relationships.

A UConn Football home game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Tickets: Every Student, Every Home Game

Beginning in the fall of 2019, students will no longer need to purchase tickets for home games.

Bridgette Collier '18 (CAHNR), right, helps Mariah Lombard '18 (CAHNR) with her cap at Greer Field House before the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources Commencement procession on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Commencement 2019

Whether arguing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, leading the national dialogue on race and immigration, or heading Pratt & Whitney, the honored guests of UConn’s commencement ceremonies are leaders. The students are, too. Here are their stories.