University News
Fun, Friends, Food, Fiesta: Hartford Campus Convocation
The academic year began on a high note at the Hartford Campus, with a Convocation celebration and welcome to new students.
Welcome Back! A Message from the President
As students, faculty, and staff embark on the new academic year, President Herbst outlines some anticipated highlights.
Elevating the Humanities Institute at UConn
The UConn Humanities Institute has been accorded the status of a university-wide research institution.
Sierra Club Ranks UConn a Green Campus Leader Again
One area where UConn consistently excels is dining services. Sustainability efforts include sourcing food from small, community-based and locally owned farms.
Freshmen Formation
About 3,764 first-year students gathered on the Great Lawn for their first class photo. Classes started Aug. 27.
UConn Welcomes Talented New Faculty Members
'It’s your ideas, your information, your teaching, your mentorship, your creativity and thought, and your leadership that make a great university,' Provost Kennedy told new faculty.
Presenting the Class of 2022
“I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,” said Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange, Connecticut.
Connecticut High School Grads Comprise Lion’s Share of Stellar New Freshman Class
'I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,' says Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange.
A Conversation with Craig Kennedy, UConn’s New Provost
Provost Kennedy shares his thoughts on everything from budget to bow ties.
Foundation Reports Record Fundraising Year
In the fiscal year that just ended, the UConn Foundation raised the largest annual amount in its history, and reported an increase in the number of donors, bucking a national trend.