Education

CHESHIRE, CT — Seventeen students and staff members escaped unharmed after a fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a girls’ dormitory on the Cheshire Academy campus, prompting an emergency response from local fire crews...

STORRS, CT — The University of Connecticut’s Student Athlete Success Program (SASP) has named four student-athletes as Husky High Five recipients for April, recognizing their excellence in academics, leadership, and personal growth. The monthly award...

STORRS, CT — Nearly a decade after earning her Pharm.D. from the UConn School of Pharmacy, Kathleen Adams has returned as a leading voice in pharmacy education—and now, she’s being recognized for it. Adams, who...

STAMFORD, CT — Residents at The Boulevard apartment building in Stamford are bracing for possible displacement, as the property is set to be converted into a dormitory for UConn Stamford. Several tenants, including those in...

HARTFORD, CT — A report from the Office of the Child Advocate has triggered renewed calls for increased oversight of homeschooling in Connecticut. The report urges the state to require in-person evaluations for homeschooled children...

STORRS, CT — UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma announced the addition of standout forward Serah Williams to the program for the 2025-26 season. Williams transfers from Wisconsin with one year of eligibility remaining...

STORRS, CT — A high-stakes weekend awaits in Storrs as the UConn softball team prepares to host St. John’s in a three-game series that will determine the 2025 BIG EAST Regular Season Championship. Both programs...

STORRS, CT — The University of Connecticut is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Equine Science and Management, aiming to position the Storrs campus as a Northeast leader in equine education. The program, approved...

STORRS, CT — UConn sophomore Alex Heard is headed to the 2025 NCAA Men’s Golf Regional in Amherst, Virginia, following a career-best performance at the BIG EAST Championship, where he claimed the individual title. Heard...

STORRS, CT — UConn sophomore defender Abby Beran has been named the 2025 BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Wednesday, becoming the third player in program history to receive the honor....