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Construction Starts Soon on Northwest Science Quad; Some Related Parking Changes Postponed

The University had expected to close Lot N and Lot X in their entirety of this month, but recent developments have made it possible for them to remain open to parking throughout the spring 2020 semester.

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Analysis: UConn Generates $5.3 Billion in  Economic Activity in Connecticut

The University of Connecticut is a major driver of economic activity across the state, according to a new analysis.

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20th Culinary Olympics Showcases Skills of Dining Services Chefs

UConn’s Department of Dining Services will hold its 20th Culinary Olympics on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Rome Ballroom in Storrs.

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UConn Ranked No. 11 in Sustainability University Rankings

UConn is just one of two United States institutions to be ranked in top 20.

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UConn Cheerleading Returns To National Competition

Huskies will compete at Universal Cheerleaders Association nationals in Orlando later this month.

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Lobo Named Recipient of NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

The NCAA will recognize Lobo and the other honorees during the 2020 NCAA Convention on Jan. 22 in Anaheim, Calif.

UConn Rhodes Scholar Wawa Gatheru is applauded by state lawmakers in Hartford.

Wawa Gatheru, UConn’s First Rhodes Scholar, Honored by State Leaders at Capitol

UConn's first Rhodes Scholar, Wawa Gatheru, was honored by Gov. Ned Lamont and lawmakers at the state Capitol in Hartford.

Synchrony Digital Technology Center Dedicated; Gift to Connecticut Commitment Announced

Synchrony donates $1 million to the Connecticut Commitment as its new Digital Technology Center opens at UConn Stamford.

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UConn Receives $3M Gift For Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Research

An anonymous donor has gifted $3 million to endow two new research positions in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

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UConn Adopts New Five-Year Tuition Plan With Lowest Increases in Recent History

The UConn Board of Trustees has adopted a tuition plan that calls for the lowest increase in recent history.