University News

Radio and television commentator Charles Osgood delivers the 2016 UConn Health Commencement address. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Charles Osgood Speaks at UConn Health Commencement

'Medicine stands on the threshold of great advances, and you will be a part of that,' the legendary newsman told medical and dental graduates.

Jonathan XIV with a stack of admission acceptance packets on Feb. 26, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Sets New Record for Freshman Applications

This year's applications are nearing 36,000, representing growth that is counter to the trend of declining applications nationally.

Jonathan XIV, left, and Jonathan XIII sit with students during the midday College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2016 Celebrate Their Graduation

Film director and screenwriter Oliver Stone spoke about academic failure and perseverance during the Graduate School Commencement address. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Oliver Stone Addresses Graduate Students at Commencement

The film director and screenwriter spoke about academic failure and perseverance.

New UConn Police Officers Gary Bourgoin Susannah Hildebidle speak with students outside Oliver Ellsworth Hall on Aug. 28, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

How UConn Stays Ready

The new Office of Emergency Management prepares for everything from move-in to tornadoes.

A group of seniors throw their caps in the air on top of Horsebarn Hill. (Gabriel Bachinelo '16 (BUS))

Class of 2016: Our Time

Within the past four years, students have experienced many events on campus and in the world, even as they pursued their own endeavors. Here is a glimpse of that time.

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Commencement 2016

The clock is ticking for #UConn16, a cadre of students who will soon transition to alumni. Meet some of them and find out where they are headed after graduation.

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UConn Takes Steps to Reduce Energy Costs

University officials will pursue a new contract that will stabilize natural gas transportation costs and reduce oil consumption.

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Barnes & Noble to Lead UConn’s Bookstore Operation

With the bookseller's support, the University will establish a prominent bookstore in downtown Hartford, adjacent to the new campus.

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UConn Torrington to Close Due to Low Enrollment

Students at UConn Torrington will be offered the opportunity to complete their degrees at other UConn campuses.