University News
Spirit Award Winners Honored for Contributions to Community
'I think we all learn something new about our university each time we do this,' said Tysen Kendig, vice president of communications and chair of the Spirit Awards Committee.
March 21, 2018 | Kristen Cole
Here We Go Again: Fourth Nor’easter This Month Predicted
You're not alone in checking weather forecasts for updates on the latest nor'easter. UConn officials are, too. Although predictions for Wednesday's snow accumulation may be in flux, preparations are not.
March 20, 2018 | Angelina Reyes
UConnAlert: A User’s Guide
Public safety officials urge you to become familiar with the Alert website, and know ahead of time how to respond to an emergency if one occurs.
March 20, 2018 | UConn Chief of Police Hans Rhynhart, UConn Fire Chief Gregory Priest, and Interim Director of Emergency Management Chris Renshaw
UConn Plans to Sell Torrington Campus
The City of Torrington has the first rights to negotiate a purchase.
February 28, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz
Topping Off the New Student Recreation Center
UConn marked a milestone in the construction of the new recreation center, as the final beam was hoisted into place.
February 27, 2018 | Video by Louis Gaedt & Milton Levin, Photos by Peter Morenus
UConn Revamping, Reducing Student Fees
UConn has revamped its system of student fees and eliminated several categories that added costs for students in specific majors or for certain classes’ academic materials beyond textbooks. The UConn Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to accept President Susan Herbst’s recommendations to streamline the fee system as based on a report from a Student […]
February 21, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn Bookstore Deal with B&N Generating Millions for Scholarships
Barnes & Noble College has achieved significant savings for students and paid more than $9 million so far to the University.
February 20, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz
Stamford’s New Computer Science Track Responds to Demand
The new 'start-to-finish' major is designed to serve the growing student body, the local population, and the business community.
February 13, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
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.
February 8, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz
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.
February 6, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz