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President Susan Herbst -speaking with students at her office.

President Herbst to Hold Office Hours for Students

Herbst says the sessions give her a valuable opportunity to learn more from students.

Dr. Scott Ellner speaks to second-year medical students in Massey Auditorium, part of the medical school's new patient safety curriculum, on August 30, 2012. (Sarah Turker/UConn Health Center Photo)

Medical School Boosts Patient Safety Curriculum

Lectures on preventing medical errors will span all four years and be available to UConn students in all areas of health care.

Recognize Some Familiar Faces?

Scenes from the UConn Health Center were used in a newly released state economic development commercial.

Bill Rasmussen, center, co-founder and first president and CEO of ESPN, speaks about the birth of ESPN, leadership and entrepreneurship at the Student Union on Sept. 13, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

ESPN Founder Describes Evolution of Global Sports Network

Bill Rasmussen discussed what it took to put an idea into practice in creating the world's first 24-hour sports television network during a talk on campus.

Stephen Quesnel ('14 BUS) observes the faculty art pieces at the Benton on Sept.5, 2012. (Max Sinton '15 (CANR)/UConn Photo)

Benton Museum Displays Faculty Artwork

Works of art by 13 faculty members from the Storrs and Torrington campuses are on display through Oct. 14 at the William Benton Museum of Art.

Jim Calhoun, left, speaks at a press conference held at Gampel Pavilion to announce his retirement and the appointment of Kevin Ollie as head men's basketball coach on Sept. 13, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Calhoun Exits Sidelines, Ollie Takes Over as Head Coach

Men’s basketball head coach Jim Calhoun ended his Hall of Fame career on Thursday, handing the Huskies over to former team captain and assistant coach Kevin Ollie.

Calhoun Stepping Down, Ollie Named Head Coach

Jim Calhoun, who built UConn into a three-time NCAA champion and a perennial national power, has announced his retirement as the men's basketball coach.

Men's Basketball Head Coach Jim Calhoun speaks with members of the coaching staff during UConn Basketball First Night at Gampel Pavilion on Oct. 14, 2011. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

News Conference Set for ‘Future of Men’s Basketball’

The University will hold a news conference to address the future of the men’s basketball program at 2 p.m. today at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.

Whitney Young is greeted by President Homer Babbidge as he arrives to speak at Metanoia in 1970. (Photo from Archives & Special Collections, UConn Libraries)

Metanoia: A UConn Tradition

This year's Metanoia, a period of reflection on civility, is the latest in a UConn tradition that began under then-President Homer Babbidge in 1970.

Professor emeritus David Kenny. (Daniel Buttrey/UConn Photo)

Professor Emeritus to Receive Highest Award in Social Psychology

David Kenny will receive the highest award in his field, for his contributions to research on social interaction and 'person perception.'