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Students measure sugar kelp at the Yarish lab at the Stamford campus on Oct. 19, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Fueling the Future with Seaweed

UConn researchers are part of a federally funded project to boost seaweed production for use as a biofuel.

Alexis Dudden, professor of history, discusses the political situation in Japan in UConn's Video Link studio. University Communications recently launched an experts database to help connect media to UConn experts in their fields. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

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.

State residents interested in seeing how UConn research dollars benefit local communities can now find that information quickly and easily through a new website.

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.

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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.

The Wilbur Cross Building on Sept. 19, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

Irma Valverde ‘18 (CLAS, BUS) listens to a lecture by Professor Anna Radziwillowicz in the School of Business. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

#SaveUConn: It’s About the Students

The budget recently passed by the General Assembly would result in major reductions to need- and merit-based financial aid for students across the board.

19th Century UConn? Legislature’s Budget Would Damage State, UConn

The General Assembly's budget would reduce the state appropriation to UConn by just shy of 30 percent. Campuses would close, financial aid would be slashed, and thousands of jobs in the private economy would be lost.

One of UConn's most visible individuals speaks about UConn's journey to this point.

#SaveUConn

One of UConn's most visible individuals speaks about UConn's journey to this point.

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Budget Passed by State Legislature Potentially Devastating to UConn

President Herbst outlines the likely impact the approved budget would have on the University.

Members of the Class of 2021 pose on the Great Lawn for their class photo on Aug. 26, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Rises to 18th Among U.S. Public Universities

The No. 18 ranking is UConn's highest yet. The University also moved up to No. 56 among all public and private universities, which places it among the top 5 percent of institutions nationwide.