University News
UConn’s Impact is Statewide
Each and every one of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns has strong links to the state's flagship public university.
February 24, 2021 | Tom Breen
UConn Partners with FutureLearn to Expand Digital Education Presence Globally
The University of Connecticut has partnered with FutureLearn, one of the world’s leading social learning platforms, to begin offering courses globally as massive open online courses.
February 23, 2021 | Kristi Henderson, Office of the Provost
In Memoriam: Phillip I. Blumberg, Former UConn School of Law Dean
Blumberg was a transformational leader, orchestrating the law school's move to its present campus and recruiting top faculty members.
February 19, 2021 | Jeanne Leblanc
UConn Considers Cut to Planned Tuition Rate, Outlines Steps to Distribute New Student Aid
The decision comes in recognition of the pandemic-related financial constraints facing many of the University’s students and their families.
February 17, 2021 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn Grows in Stamford with New Data Science Incubator
UConn's Technology Incubation Program (TIP) is expanding to Stamford with a new location focused on data science startups.
February 16, 2021 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Jason Irizarry Named Interim Dean of the Neag School of Education
Jason Irizarry, a professor in the Neag School’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the associate dean for academic affairs, takes on the role of interim dean at the Neag School next month.
February 12, 2021 | Carl Lejuez, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Tuesday
UConn will conduct its Spring 2021 emergency alert system test on Feb. 9.
February 8, 2021 | Stephanie Reitz
Re-Entry Testing Curbs 150+ COVID Cases from UConn Campuses
UConn’s re-entry testing strategies halted more than 150 positive cases – which often are asymptomatic in college-age students – from circulating and spreading on its campuses.
February 4, 2021 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn Launches Program to Connect with Talented Alliance District Students
A plan to help Connecticut students from underserved communities prepare for college.
February 4, 2021 | Stephanie Reitz
Black Lives Matter Co-Founder to Open Black History Month Celebration at UConn
The author and activist will be the guest of honor at the first event in month-long series of activities at UConn.
February 4, 2021 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications