University News
UConn Plans to Demolish Abandoned ‘Greek Row’ Houses
The site of the former fraternity and sorority houses will be used to create a new green space in the heart of South Campus.
Setting High Standards: LEED Gold Now the Rule
The Trustees recently raised UConn's minimum building standard to LEED Gold, in another step toward achieving the University's environmental goals.
New Faculty Projects Will Advance Academic Plan
The University is investing in a slate of new initiatives to enhance research and education, consistent with the goals of its academic plan.
Framing UConn’s Future: Tech Park
Tech Park executive director Radenka Maric discusses strategies for creating ‘a vibrant facility that attracts people from the Northeast to the West Coast.’
Federal Data Shows UConn Faculty Positions Up, Administrative Workforce Essentially Flat
In recent years, UConn avoided notable administrative hiring increases while significantly bumping up faculty numbers and bolstering critical student services.
Trustees Adopt FY ’17 Budget
Spending plans for the Storrs and regional campuses and UConn Health are essentially flat compared to last year.
UConn Extends Union Contracts
Existing contracts with UCPEA and AAUP will continue for up to a year, or until new agreements are reached.
UConn Health, Hartford HealthCare Explore Forming ACO
An Accountable Care Organization is a voluntary collaboration to coordinate care and ensure that shared patients receive the best care at the lowest cost.
UConn Trustees Approve Sale of West Hartford Campus to Town
As UConn Hartford moves downtown, the site of the campus in West Hartford will be sold to the Town.
UConn Revokes Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degree
The Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree was conferred upon Cosby in 1996.