University News
Trustees Review Expansion Ideas for UConn Stamford Academics
In light of rapidly growing enrollment at the Stamford Campus, the University is considering adding new majors and additional student services.
February 28, 2019 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn Approves Modest Student Fee Adjustments
Beginning in fall 2019, the General University Fee will increase for the first time in five years, and Stamford student housing rates will be adjusted to reflect increases in the area’s rental market.
February 27, 2019 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn Students Invited to Forums on Fee Proposals
Two town hall-style forums will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 12:30 and 5 p.m., The first session will be held in the Dodd Center’s Konover Auditorium, the second, in Oak Hall, Room 101.
February 19, 2019 | Stephanie Reitz
In Memoriam: Longtime Board of Trustees Chairman Gordon W. Tasker
Gordon W. Tasker, for whom the University's undergraduate admissions building is named, died Thursday.
February 11, 2019 | Kristen Cole
A Message to UConn Nation from the President Designate
"One of the great pleasures I’ve taken from this announcement has been learning that so many of my colleagues and friends from around the world have a proud UConn connection," writes Thomas C. Katsouleas.
February 8, 2019 | Thomas C. Katsouleas, President Designate
A Conversation with UConn’s President Designate
Get to know Thomas C. Katsouleas, a leading plasma scientist and engineer with deep academic roots in teaching and research, who will be the 16th president of the University of Connecticut.
February 5, 2019 | Bret Eckhardt
UConn Names Thomas C. Katsouleas as 16th President
UConn’s Board of Trustees unanimously confirmed the appointment, capping a highly competitive six-month national search. His term as president begins Aug. 1.
February 5, 2019 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn Board to Vote Tuesday on Appointing Next President
The UConn Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting Tuesday morning to consider and vote on the appointment of the University’s 16th president.
February 4, 2019 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn Joins BOLD Women’s Leadership Network
Each year, seven female UConn students will benefit from opportunities for career development and support, thanks to a grant from Helen Gurley Brown’s Pussycat Foundation.
January 15, 2019 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
New Dean Named to College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
“I believe deeply in the missions of land grant institutions like UConn,” says Juli Wade, incoming dean.
December 20, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications