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UConn Reaches Tentative Agreement with Graduate Employee Union

The University and the union representing its graduate assistants have reached tentative agreement on terms for a new four-year contract.

Rowan Lucy '16 (BUS) buys a few plants from the UConn Blooms table during the UConn Earth Day Spring Fling held along Fairfield Way on April 22, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Metanoia: Springing to Action for the Environment

On social media, search, post, and tag using #UConnMetanoia to share experiences and stay up-to-date.

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UConn’s First Giving Day Starts Now

'Philanthropic support is essential to UConn’s continued ascension as a top 20 public university,' says Josh Newton, president and CEO of UConn Foundation.

Winners of the 2018 Spirit Awards pose for a photo with Jonathan the Husky at Wilbur Cross, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Spirit Award Winners Honored for Contributions to Community

'I think we all learn something new about our university each time we do this,' said Tysen Kendig, vice president of communications and chair of the Spirit Awards Committee.

UConn prepares for the next nor'easter.

Here We Go Again: Fourth Nor’easter This Month Predicted

You're not alone in checking weather forecasts for updates on the latest nor'easter. UConn officials are, too. Although predictions for Wednesday's snow accumulation may be in flux, preparations are not.

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UConnAlert: A User’s Guide

Public safety officials urge you to become familiar with the Alert website, and know ahead of time how to respond to an emergency if one occurs.

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UConn Plans to Sell Torrington Campus

The City of Torrington has the first rights to negotiate a purchase.

UConn marked a milestone in the construction of the new recreation center, as the final beam was hoisted into place. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Topping Off the New Student Recreation Center

UConn marked a milestone in the construction of the new recreation center, as the final beam was hoisted into place.

Students listening to a lecture in Laurel Hall on Feb. 8, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Revamping, Reducing Student Fees

UConn has revamped its system of student fees and eliminated several categories that added costs for students in specific majors or for certain classes’ academic materials beyond textbooks. The UConn Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to accept President Susan Herbst’s recommendations to streamline the fee system as based on a report from a Student […]

The new UConn Bookstore at the Hartford campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Bookstore Deal with B&N Generating Millions for Scholarships

Barnes & Noble College has achieved significant savings for students and paid more than $9 million so far to the University.