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UConn College Democrats launch a new coalition in preparation for the upcoming election
The executive team of UConn College Democrats has launched a coalition called UConn Students for Harris with a goal to mobilize support for the candidate and encourage voter registration. Thomas Craig, the president of Stamford College Democrats, collaborated with the Storrs campus team to create this coalition. Their plans primarily...
Start your year off right by installing these ten essential UConn apps
In today’s digital age, succeeding in college often means more than just taking notes and reading textbooks. In fact, it’s expected that we’re plugged in and connected; being a student at the University of Connecticut and installing the right set of mobile apps can make the difference in staying organized by using college resources and balancing school with a social life. As the new academic year kicks off, we’ve compiled the list of the ten must-have apps for UConn students — a collection curated to help Huskies excel on campus and beyond.
UConn modifies readmission process for academically dismissed students
The University of Connecticut has updated its readmission process for students who were academically dismissed. In previous semesters, students who underwent academic dismissal could apply for readmission after two semesters away from the university. Effective this fall, those students only need to spend one semester away before applying for readmission to UConn.
SHaW offers mental health office hours with “Let’s Talk” program
The University of Connecticut’s Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) offers numerous resources and services for the health and wellness of UConn students, including mental health resources. One of the options available for students is the free “Let’s Talk” mental health office-hours program. With the program, students...
From Stamford to Storrs, UConn students are back on campus
Across all campuses, the University of Connecticut has begun the 2024-2025 academic year in earnest, opening dormitories, dining halls and lectures halls alike to a record-setting population of new and returning students. Of the nearly 60,000 applications received this year, 6,500 students were accepted for admission, composing the largest freshman...
Neag Initiatives: Combating the teacher shortage, breaking bias and providing coping strategies to children
The Neag School of Education is continuing initiatives designed to combat Connecticut’s teacher shortage, reduce bias and provide coping strategies for children. The Neag school restructured their Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG) to reduce costs and the program length. The “Breaking Bias and Creating Community” project used virtual reality and videos of Holocaust survivor testimony to bring Holocaust education to the local E.O. Smith High School. Preschool and elementary school students continue to use the “Feel Your Best Self” project to access coping strategies.
How to spend time between classes
After experiencing your first week at the University of Connecticut, you might have a schedule where your classes have large gaps of time between them each day. Going back to your dorm might not be an option if it’s far from your classes, so here are some recommendations and things to do on campus while waiting for your next class.
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