University News

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A Truly Unique Fall Semester Begins at UConn

It's a semester that doesn't look quite like any other, but UConn Nation is ready for Fall 2020.

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UConn Welcoming About 6,700 New and Transfer Students

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, UConn is welcoming roughly 6,700 new students - both first-year students and transfer students - as the Fall 2020 semester begins.

An architect's conception of what the Northwest Science Quad will look like from above once construction is completed.

Construction Kicks Off on UConn’s Transformational New Science Quad

Construction has begun on the Northwest Science Quad, a transformative new project at UConn that ties together several of the University's core missions.

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UConn Launches COVID-19 Dashboard

The University of Connecticut has developed and launched a dashboard that will track important information about the COVID-19 situation on a university-wide basis.

University seals were installed over the entrances to the north and south reading rooms at the Wilbur Cross Building. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Message from President and Provost on Community Responsibility

The President and Provost discuss how to keep UConn campuses, and surrounding communities, safe as we welcome students and staff back to campus.

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Multidisciplinary UConn Team Provided Evidence-Based Recommendations for Fall Reopening

UConn's multidisciplinary InCHIP played a crucial role in readying the University for the Fall 2020 semester.

UConn Establishes COVID-19 Information Center

UConn has launched a COVID-19 Information Center that is available to students, faculty and staff on a 24 hours a day, seven days a week basis by telephone and email.

Professor Roger Buckley, in a UConn file photo.

In Memoriam: Roger Buckley, Professor of History

Roger Buckley, a professor of history at UConn for nearly 40 years, is remembered by his colleagues in this memorial tribute.

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An Ode to Reopening

As UConn prepares to reopen this fall, the UConn community will notice a handful of changes to ensure the campus stays healthy and safe.

UConn Promise: Staying Safe Together

Members of the UConn community are signing up for the UConn Promise to keep ourselves and each other safe.