University of Connecticut
UConn latest school to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory
By Pat Eaton-Robb Jun. 04, 2021 02:53 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut on Friday became the latest school to require that students be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning...
Editorial Roundup: New England
By The Associated Press May. 28, 2021 07:00 AM EDT
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Editorial: CT lavishes former UConn presidents with cushy jobs
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Education Secretary Cardona encourages UConn grads in speech
By Dave Collins May. 08, 2021 04:48 PM EDT
5 UConn dorms go into quarantine after COVID-19 case rise
Apr. 04, 2021 05:07 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut has put five dorms under quarantine after an outbreak of COVID-19 that officials say may be related to...
Lawmakers agree Lamont's emergency powers should continue
By Susan Haigh And Dave Collins Mar. 30, 2021 10:45 AM EDT
Connecticut lawmakers Tuesday granted final legislative approval to extending Gov. Ned Lamont's emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic to May 20,...
Gov. Lamont lifting some COVID restrictions on youth sports
By Pat Eaton-Robb And Susan Haigh Feb. 18, 2021 05:52 PM EST
UConn plans to trim planned tuition hike, citing pandemic
Feb. 17, 2021 02:28 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Officials at the University of Connecticut floated a plan Wednesday that would trim the school's planned tuition hike, citing the...
Some vaccination sites remains closed amid storm cleanup
Feb. 02, 2021 11:50 AM EST
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — COVID-19 vaccination sites in Connecticut slowly reopened Tuesday as cleanup from Monday's winter storm continued.
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UConn reports athletic deficit increase to $43.5 million
By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 21, 2021 11:45 AM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The deficit in the University of Connecticut's athletic department rose by $1.2 million during the last fiscal year to $43.5 million,...
State promoting mental health services during pandemic
By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 08, 2020 02:45 PM EST
Connecticut officials are promoting the availability of mental health resources as state residents struggle with issues such as suicidal thoughts and substance...
Surge in COVID-19 cases pushes hospitalizations past 800
By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 18, 2020 09:54 AM EST
A member of Gov. Ned Lamont's security team tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday as the state recorded its first inmate death from the virus in months...
Gov. Lamont quarantines after staff member tests positive
By Dave Collins Nov. 13, 2020 12:48 PM EST
Hospitals in New Haven, Hartford restrict visitors
By Pat Eaton-Robb And Dave Collins Nov. 10, 2020 12:32 PM EST
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hospitals in New Haven and Hartford have become the latest in Connecticut to ban routine visits as coronavirus cases rise.
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Connecticut reimposes some COVID restrictions as cases rise
By Dave Collins And Susan Haigh Nov. 02, 2020 04:01 PM EST
Connecticut will reimpose some restrictions on businesses and gatherings, including reducing the capacity in restaurants again, as coronavirus rates increase...
UConn bars students from off-campus events amid virus spike
By Pat Eaton-Robb Oct. 30, 2020 02:29 PM EDT
UConn suspends free tuition program for low-income students
Oct. 28, 2020 03:00 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn (AP) — The University of Connecticut is suspending a new free-tuition program for lower-income students as it struggles to raise private funds...
Lamont announces advisors for potential vaccine distribution
By Susan Haigh Oct. 09, 2020 02:36 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont's administration has begun the process of planning for the distribution of an anticipated coronavirus...