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Douglas Elliot '82 (BUS), center, listens as President Susan Herbst, right, reads the citation and Lawrence Gramling, associate dean, holds a hood as Elliot receives an honorary degree during the School of Business Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 7, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

2018 Commencement Speakers

The honored guests of UConn’s commencement ceremonies this year are leaders in their fields.

A view of Dusseldorf, Germany. EUROBIZ students will do a three- to six-month internship in Germany, with a German company. (Getty Images)

New German Program will Prepare Students for Global Careers

UConn is launching a new dual-degree German immersion program to prepare students for a career in the global marketplace.

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Researcher Examines Police Perjury as Part of Legal Culture

Whether prompted by pressure to secure convictions, or by inadequate police disciplinary procedures, false testimony by police is ingrained in the system, says law professor Julia Simon-Kerr.

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UConn’s First Giving Day Starts Now

'Philanthropic support is essential to UConn’s continued ascension as a top 20 public university,' says Josh Newton, president and CEO of UConn Foundation.

Poet Maya Angelou recites her poem 'On the Pulse of Morning' at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton in Washington D.C., Jan. 20, 1993. (Consolidated News Pictures/Getty Images)

UConn Reads: ‘The Better Angels of Our Nature’

In a reflection on the history of refugees and immigration in this country, Brandon Murray turns to the poetry of Maya Angelou for inspiration.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in the New York financial district on Wall Street. (Jeff Hutchens/Edit by Getty Images)

Disclosing Too Much Info Can Harm Company’s Competitive Edge, Study Says

'The results lend support to corporate concerns about competitive harm caused by extensive disclosure,' says Ying Zhou at UConn.

Winners of the 2018 Spirit Awards pose for a photo with Jonathan the Husky at Wilbur Cross, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Spirit Award Winners Honored for Contributions to Community

'I think we all learn something new about our university each time we do this,' said Tysen Kendig, vice president of communications and chair of the Spirit Awards Committee.

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UConnAlert: A User’s Guide

Public safety officials urge you to become familiar with the Alert website, and know ahead of time how to respond to an emergency if one occurs.

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Test of Emergency Communications Set for March 20

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

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Law School’s DACA Clinic Advises Clients of Their Rights

The clinic offers consultations to young people affected by the discontinuation of the DACA immigration policy and provides valuable work experience for law students.