Uncategorized

Board Votes to Freeze Managerial Salaries Next Year

The move reflects financial challenges faced by the University and the state.

UConn Symposium to Discuss Invasive Species in Connecticut

The Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group will present “Challenges and Successes: Working Cooperatively to Manage Invasive Plants,” a one-day symposium at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The symposium will address the importance of native habitats, how invasive species harm these habitats, and why cooperative […]

Professor Leads Search for House Historian

Richard Brown, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Connecticut, has always been interested in early American history, penning numerous books and papers spanning the time from before the American Revolution through the mid-19th century. Now he has a chance to assist in selecting who will be empowered to collect […]

Jumping Through Hoops

Incoming freshmen (l to r) Joe Amat, Julia Cappello, and Kevin Casado take part in a team building exercise as this year's BRIDGE program comes to a close. Photo by Sheila Foran.

Lobster Dieoffs Linked to Chemicals in Plastics

New research shows that chemicals found in plastics and detergents can exacerbate lobster diseases.

Women’s Track and Field, Cross Country Teams Earn All-Academic Honor

The UConn teams received the honor after earning a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Undergrads Setting Record for On-campus Housing

UConn has more students living on campus than any other university its size.

Quiet Reflection

The Chemistry building reflected in Swan Lake. Photo by Sean Flynn

Better Connecticut Host Visits UConn’s Storrs Campus

Better Connecticut host Scot Haney finds plenty to smile about during a recent UConn tour.

Serious Talk About Humor

English professor Gina Barreca discusses men and women, humor, and her latest book.