"Professor Kearns’ ongoing work in the areas of special education and reading intervention, coupled with technologies like brain imaging, offers a fresh perspective into strategies that can ultimately help our schools successfully serve the needs of all students,” says Gladis Kersaint, dean of Neag School of Education. Read more.

With a large contingent from the Greek community in attendance, the new president joked that he would need to call the ceremony “My Big Fat Greek Inauguration” -- a nod to the hit movie of nearly the same name. Read more.

Children in Connecticut families with household incomes of $50,000 or below annually, will be able to come to UConn tuition-free under the plan. Read more.