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UConn looking at cutting more than 70 majors; Union president says cost-cutting plan threatens university status
Scores of majors are at risk of disappearing from the University of Connecticut, according to union leaders who are raising concerns over an ongoing review of low-enrollment programs led by the Office of the Provost. Christopher Vials, the president of the University of Connecticut Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, said the union is aware of more than 70 majors that ...
Griswold/Wheeler overcomes early deficit to edge Bacon Academy
Griswold/Wheeler rallied from an early two-touchdown deficit and escaped with a 28-27 victory over Bacon Academy/Lyman Memorial on Saturday in Colchester. The upset-minded Bobcats (0-5) stunned the Wolverines with sensational long touchdown plays while building a 21-7 lead in the first half. Griswold/Wheeler, however, answered with 21 straight points before thwarting the Bobcats' potential...
UConn gets $587K to train mental health professionals
STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — The University of Connecticut will use a new grant to try and boost the number of mental health service providers in schools. The university has received $587,633 from the Mental Health Service Professionals Demonstration Program, U.S. Rep. Rose DeLauro (D-Conn.) and John Larson (D-Conn.) jointly announced on Friday. “Mental health is […]
Norwich Free Academy hosts debate: What Guidone, Osten, Casiano and Wilson said on key issues
(This story has been updated to add the photo gallery.) The candidates seeking state office are focusing on fiscal policy and safety. Candidates for the 19th state Senate and 46th state Rep. districts debated at the Slater Auditorium at Norwich Free Academy Thursday. The debate was organized by the NFA Young Voters Society, the...
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