University News
Happy Holidays, UConn Nation!
An a cappella supergroup – comprising more than 100 students from UConn’s nine a cappella groups – sings 'Winter Wonderland.'
Review of Student Fees Announced
A committee will review undergraduate and graduate fees that pay for non-academic programs ranging from student health services to transportation, room and board, and technology infrastructure.
Supporting Undocumented Students at UConn
President Herbst responds to concerns expressed since the election about potential changes in federal policy that could affect undocumented students.
Nominations Open for UConn Spirit Awards
The program is open to staff in all job classifications and faculty at the Storrs and regional campuses.
UConn Returns to Downtown Hartford
UConn will soon return to the heart of the city, with a brand new downtown campus that is expected to open for classes in August 2017. Read more in the ongoing series 'Look to the Future: UConn Hartford.'
UConn Athletics Moving Forward Without Big 12
The University’s academic strength and championship tradition are unrivaled in the realignment process.
UConn Establishes Synchrony Financial Center of Excellence in Cybersecurity
Stamford-based Synchrony Financial Pledges $2.2 million in philanthropic support across multiple programs.
Diversity Chief Seeks to Build Culture of Inclusion
'We want to make sure everyone realizes that they are valued,' says UConn's new chief diversity officer, Joelle Murchison.
UConn a Leader in Closing the Engineering Gender Gap
A recent report in The Washington Post says UConn saw the largest five-year gain in female engineering graduates among 90 public institutions nationally.
NSF Awards $3.5M to Support Diversity in STEM
A higher education alliance dedicated to expanding diversity in the STEM fields and led by UConn recently received a grant of $3.5 million to increase its efforts.