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UConn Trustees Approve Sale of Former Torrington Campus
UConn’s former Torrington property will become an arts education campus, with the proceeds used to fund scholarships for undergraduates from northwest Connecticut.
UConn Considering Sale of Former Torrington Campus
UConn recently signed a “letter of intent” with Five Points Center for the Visual Arts of Torrington, which is slated to be presented to UConn trustees on Monday for their vote.
UConn Moving Forward on New Ice Hockey Rink
The University plans to open a new hockey rink at Storrs in fall 2021, financing it through a public-private development partnership.
UConn Releases Annual Safety Reports
UConn is releasing two reports this week that detail its response to various issues it monitors to ensure the safety of its campus communities.
UConn, Graduate Hotels to Enter Deal For Sale of Nathan Hale Inn
The University plans to sell the Nathan Hale Inn to a professional hotel company that will make much-needed improvements to the property.
UConn Engineers Seek to Validate Methods of Testing Pyrrhotite in Concrete
The study, funded by UConn, aims to establish a rigorous framework for standardized testing.
UConn’s Academics Remain Strong, but Finances Hamper New U.S. News Ranking
Consistent cuts in UConn’s state grant aid over the past several years helped to pull down the university's overall ranking.
UConn Taking Measures to Preserve Health of ‘Swing Tree’
Experts determined recently the tree that is home to two popular swings wasn’t absorbing enough water at the roots.
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.
Move-in Weekend: Advice for Students and Families
Move-in weekend begins Friday, Aug. 24, when freshmen arrive on campus. New arrivals and returning students are advised to check the web for guidance to make the process easier.