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UConn Examining Implications of White House’s New Travel Restrictions

A working group is reviewing new parameters released Monday, and the University is updating its guidelines for those affected.

President Susan Herbst reads the citation to award John Kim '87 MBA an honorary degree during the School of Business commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Names 2017 Speakers, Honorary Degree Recipients

Whether sequencing the human genome or developing new culinary concoctions; whether writing award-winning plays or learning the secrets of noncoding RNA; whether steering the course of The Hartford or United Technologies Corporation, the honored guests of UConn’s commencement ceremonies this year are leaders in their fields. Honored guests include commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients. At […]

Artist's impression of the renovated Gant Southwest Corner Lobby.

Gant Science Complex to Undergo Major Renovation

The Board of Trustees has approved an $85 million budget for improvements to the Edward V. Gant Building to support the University’s expanded enrollment and research in STEM fields.

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UConn Seeks to Involve More Undergraduates in University Governance

A proposal presented to the Board of Trustees calls for students to have standing positions on the board's committees dealing with finance and student life.

Minds Converge on Mental Health

At a recent national symposium led by UConn, university presidents and mental health professionals discussed the impact of mental health issues on college students' success.

A Syrian physician being trained how to document evidence of torture. (Physicians for Human Rights Photo)

Doctors’ Group to Receive UConn’s Dodd Prize in Human Rights

Physicians for Human Rights, which uses science and medicine to combat abuses and atrocities, will accept the award on Nov. 2.

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Supporting Our International Students

"Our large and diverse population – including our international students – is one of our greatest strengths as a top research university," President Herbst noted.

The Barnes & Noble store will be located on the first floor of the Front Street Lofts building, just across from the main entrance to the new UConn downtown campus.

New Bookstore Major Step in Downtown Hartford Campus Plans

The Barnes & Noble store will be located on the first floor of the Front Street Lofts building, just across from the main entrance to the new UConn downtown campus.

Rendering of new UConn Hartford downtown campus. (Rendering by HB Nitkin Group, Ramba, Robert A.M. Stern Architects LLP)

Story Series Looks to the Future of UConn Hartford

In August, as part of Next Generation Connecticut, UConn’s West Hartford campus will move to downtown Hartford. Read about the campus’ history, construction progress, partnerships, and more.