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A Message from President Herbst About the Budget
The bipartisan budget agreement includes a $143 million reduction in state funding for UConn, while less than the cut that was previously proposed is still a very steep reduction, says Herbst.
Resilience in the Face of Evil
Social work professor Megan Berthold says people who survive human rights violations and trauma often have enormous strength and resilience.
New Tool Links UConn Experts and Media
Launched in October and currently in pilot phase, the database features an initial 50 faculty members across a range of academic disciplines.
Website Breaks Down Statewide Benefit of UConn Research Funding
State residents interested in seeing how UConn research dollars benefit local communities can now find that information quickly and easily through a new website.
Adding $1 to Minimum Wage = Less Child Neglect
A recent study co-authored by a UConn public policy professor found that a dollar increase in the minimum wage can result in a nearly 10 percent decline in child neglect reports.
UConn Releases Results of Annual Safety Reports
The report has been posted and distributed in compliance with federal and state law, and in the interest of informing all enrolled students, faculty, and staff on this important subject.
Experts Report Decline in Childhood Obesity in Hartford
“We know that weight is a leading indicator of long-term health," said Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin.
School of Social Work to Add Bachelor’s Program
The new program responds to a workforce need in Greater Hartford and the state overall.
‘Incubator’ Lawyers Making Legal Help Affordable
'We see an enormous need for legal assistance at a reasonable cost, particularly among people who don’t qualify for legal aid but can’t afford standard legal fees.'
President Herbst: What We Can Do About Our Budget
With the University facing unprecedented budget cuts, students have organized a rally on campus, and individuals may express their views directly to their legislators.