University News
UConn Releases Annual Safety Reports
The reports include the U.S.-mandated Clery Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and, a second, state-mandated annual overview.
Test of Emergency Communications Set for Tuesday
UConn will test its emergency notification and alerting system, UConnALERT, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 12:25 p.m., on all campuses.
From Backpacks to Badges: Alums Thrive as UConn Police Officers
UConn's police department benefits from having a significant contingent of Husky alums among its ranks.
President Announces Provost Search Committee, Timeline
The 19-person committee is composed mainly of distinguished faculty, including a faculty representative from each of UConn’s schools and colleges, as well as senior staff and two students – one undergraduate and one graduate.
$5M Gift Launches Arts and Engineering Institute
University of Connecticut alumni John and Donna Krenicki gave $5 million to the university’s Schools of Fine Arts and Engineering to launch the Krenicki Arts and Engineering Institute.
Sierra Club Lauds UConn’s Sustainability Efforts
UConn is in the top five of more than 800 schools nationwide for sustainability practices.
The Environment on Every Student’s Planner
A critical component of the new requirement is the broad view of the courses that feature environmental issues. Environmentalism is not confined to science.
UConn Ranked in U.S. News Top 25; Academic Quality Consistently Strong
The data paints a picture of an academically strong university that consistently attracts top talent, retains and graduates those students in high numbers, and is well regarded by guidance counselors and in higher education on the national stage.
New Trustees Meet Campus Leaders
Faculty and students welcomed new Board of Trustees members to the community yesterday.