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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.

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UConn Named to Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute

The new national initiative aims to increase small manufacturers’ use of robots by 500 percent. UConn researchers will focus on the aerospace and shipbuilding industries.

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UConn Expects Challenging Budget Season but Will Protect Academics, Affordability

The University is committed to protecting its academic enterprise while working to keep tuition at the levels set in the current four-year plan.

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Welcome Back to UConn Football, Coach Edsall

Randy Edsall's official press conference will be held today at 11 a.m. at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (Club Level). The event is open to the public.

Randy Edsall named UConn's football coach.

UConn Selects Randy Edsall to Lead Football Program

Edsall previously served as UConn head coach from the 1999 season through 2010, and is the winningest football coach in UConn history with 74 wins.

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New Agreement Reached on UConn ‘Faculty Row’ Houses

Under the agreement, UConn will maintain two of the nine houses previously slated for demolition and move forward with demolishing the remaining seven.

A UConn a cappella supergroup sings 'Winter Wonderland.' (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

Happy Holidays, UConn Nation!

An a cappella supergroup – comprising more than 100 students from UConn’s nine a cappella groups – sings 'Winter Wonderland.'

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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.

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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.

An example of a UConn Spirit Award, a replica of the Husky dog, from 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Nominations Open for UConn Spirit Awards

The program is open to staff in all job classifications and faculty at the Storrs and regional campuses.