University News

A view of Gampel Pavilion and the Jim Calhoun Way sign on April 29, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Temporary Changes to Calhoun Way Traffic Patterns to Improve Pedestrian Safety

Starting Friday, Feb. 9, Calhoun Way will be limited to one-way traffic westbound from Hillside Road to the Gampel Service Drive access road behind the pavilion.

Students in Wilbur Cross Building. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Proposal to Streamline Fees Would Reduce Student Costs

More than 10,000 UConn students across campuses would see their costs reduced, as part of a review committee’s recommendations to rationalize the University’s system of fees.

UConn’s STEM Pipeline

Five years ago the General Assembly approved NextGen Connecticut, fueling opportunities in the STEM fields at the state's flagship university. UConn’s pipeline into those fields is now more robust than ever.

Male students talking outside of Laurel Hall, which has now been renamed the Lawrence D. McHugh Hall. (FJ Gaylor/UConn Photo)

Laurel Hall Renamed in Honor of Former Board of Trustees Chair

President Herbst today announced the naming of Lawrence D. McHugh Hall.

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UConn Updates FY18 Budget, Anticipates Even Tighter Year Ahead

UConn had adopted baseline FY18 spending plans in June, pending finalization of the state budget appropriation.

Peter J. Werth speaks at an event to announce his $22.5 million commitment to the University and the naming of the Peter J. Werth Residence Tower on Dec. 4, 2017. Seated is President Susan Herbst. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Receives $22.5M Gift for Entrepreneurship, Innovation

The pledge from Peter Werth, an innovator in generic prescription medication, is the second-largest in University history.

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Gov. Malloy Names New Chair of UConn Board of Trustees

Thomas E. Kruger of Greenwich, a partner in the corporate practice of the international law firm of Paul Hastings LLP, and six-year member of the Board, has been appointed as incoming chair.

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Message About Controversial Speaker from President Herbst

"As always, honoring an individual’s rights does not imply an endorsement of their message by the university ... This is true with any speaker who comes to our campuses," notes President Herbst.

Albert Gurdon Gulley Hall. (Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Craig H. Kennedy Selected as UConn’s New Provost

Kennedy plans to visit UConn over the coming months and meet faculty, students, and staff. He will officially begin in April.

University officials warn that without sufficient state funding to hire faculty to offer essential courses and to create strong support networks for students, UConn's high retention and graduation rates will suffer. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

State Support Key to Maintaining UConn’s Retention, Graduation Rates

University officials warn that without sufficient state funding to hire faculty to offer essential courses and to create strong student support networks, UConn's high retention and graduation rates will suffer.