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Emeritus Professor of Dramatic Arts Nafe Katter Dies

Katter was instrumental in developing the dramatic arts department, and donated the lead gift for the theater that bears his name.

An artist's rendering of the future Innovation Partnership Building to be located at the UConn Technology Park. (Image courtesy of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill)

In Case You Missed It – Summer 2014

A chance to catch up with what you may have missed this summer.

Groups of students walk across campus, including a student on a bike. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Incoming Students Set New Records

The 6,000 new Huskies include the most diverse and high-achieving freshman class to date.

Drew Vandemore '15 (CAHNR), left, and Jasmine Kirkland '16 (CAHNR) paint 'Welcome to UConn' on the rock near the UConn Foundation Building on Aug. 20, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2018 Inaugurates New Tradition

A new-style Convocation on Friday for incoming freshmen at Storrs will mark the beginning of their UConn journeys.

Future Physicians and Dentists Arrive at UConn Health

Incoming UConn Health students – 144-strong – began the year with the presentation of the iconic white coats.

UConn Joins Folger Institute Consortium

Consortium membership expands opportunities for UConn humanities researchers at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.

Five year old disabled boy in wheelchair lovingly surrounded by his three older brother and sisters (istock photo)

Redefine View of Disabled, Says UConn Researcher

Family studies professor Laura Mauldin argues that disability comes with a culture, and should not be seen just as a medical condition.

Graduate student Zareen Thomas, a doctoral candidate in anthropology, is currently in Colombia, studying the relationship between community, youth organizations, and marginalized urban youth, thanks to a Fulbright fellowship.

Four UConn Students Receive Fulbright Awards for 2014-15

Two recent graduates, a graduate student, and an undergraduate have received fellowships under this prestigious international program.

UConn Health September Programs, Events

Here’s what’s happening in September and early October 2014.

Digital illustration of the Ebola Virus (istock photo)

UConn Biologist on West Africa’s Ebola Outbreak

Professor Kenneth Noll discusses the largest outbreak on record and why it is unlikely to spread to the U.S.