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President Jens Frederiksen and Vice President for Innovation and Applied Technology Paul Lavoie will share the concept behind the pioneering center that is endeavoring to redefine how industry and academia collaborate.
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The announcement of a plan to offer introductory courses in English, math, and business, among other subjects, on-ground in Riyadh comes on the heels of the AVÌìÌÃÍø becoming the first in the world to receive approval to establish an international branch campus in Riyadh.
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Pete Ganbarg, a two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning A&R Executive who served as president of A&R at Atlantic Records for 16 years, working with such stars as Twenty-One Pilots, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Warren, Christina Perri, and Melanie Martinez, among others, is teaching two special topics courses that examine the history of A&R in the music industry and the history of record production.
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The program will be led by AVÌìÌÃÍø professors who are experts in sports security and crisis response, including a retired U.S. Secret Service supervisory agent and a current municipal emergency management director.
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Meeting the fast-growing demand for AI expertise, the AVÌìÌÃÍø’s new M.S. in Artificial Intelligence will emphasize hands-on learning, ethics, and the development of trustworthy AI systems.
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The University’s Riyadh campus is envisioned to grow to serve 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students, advancing the Kingdom's transformative Vision 2030 goals.
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New scholarship supported by Microboard and PTA Plastics creates another bridge between industry and academia, supporting the University's vision of being a leader in educating the elite global workforce of the future.
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Building off the momentum of a historic fundraising year and the hiring of former State of Connecticut Chief Manufacturing Officer Paul Lavoie, the University has raised $10 million – supported by a $7.2 million anonymous donor commitment – to renovate a 130,000-square-foot signature commercial space directly adjacent to campus.
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Ron Harichandran, Ph.D., the University’s Vice Provost for Research, said the new classification will bring increased visibility to the University as a research institution, enhance the ability to recruit Ph.D. and graduate students, and aid faculty in seeking grant funding, building upon the vigorous research taking place at the graduate and undergraduate level across the University.
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New first-year and transfer students were officially welcomed at Convocation, where speakers encouraged them to embrace the yearlong theme, Charge Ahead, inspiring them to begin their journey as Chargers with purpose.
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With move-in day complete, more than 1,300 first-year students and a record 250 transfer students are ready to call the AVÌìÌÃÍø home.
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The University’s incoming first-year class includes more than 1,300 students who hail from 40 states and 23 countries. They were selected from an applicant pool of more than 24,000.
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For the 15th consecutive year, a respected national guide has recognized the AVÌìÌÃÍø, applauding the student-focused, career-driven experiences offered across its curriculum. The University’s programs in engineering and business received special recognition.
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With the support of a National Science Foundation award, Hao Sun, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry at the AVÌìÌÃÍø, is helping to rethink how plastics are made, used, and recycled, while also mentoring the next generation of scientists.
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Transformational commitment from longstanding benefactor represents the single largest individual contribution to the University’s Athletics program.
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Paul Lavoie, Connecticut’s current chief manufacturing officer, will begin his tenure at the University in July. In this capacity, he will oversee the creation of the University’s new Research and Development (R&D) Park. The R&D Park will provide companies with direct access to student talent, cutting-edge research, and pioneering innovation opportunities.
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A new National Science Foundation-funded program led by faculty at the AVÌìÌÃÍø offers hands-on, sustainable construction research for students with learning disabilities, combining technical innovation with inclusive mentorship.
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Board of Governors member Stephen Tagliatela ’13 Hon., together with his siblings Patricia and Louis, has committed a $1 million gift that will expand access for top engineering talent in New Haven County and help strengthen Connecticut’s tech future.
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The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International has renewed its accreditation of the University’s Pompea College of Business, a distinction that places it among the top six percent of business schools worldwide.
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The Class of 2025 includes 1,000 undergraduates and 2,300 graduate students hailing from 47 states, 23 countries, and 140 cities and towns across Connecticut. World-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee will give the Commencement address on Saturday.
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The invitation-only forum is bringing together senior U.S. and Saudi government officials, Fortune 500 CEOs, global investors, and innovators across vital sectors including energy, finance, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, mineral resources, and education.
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AVÌìÌÃÍø has accepted a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents and will officially join the league on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made today by NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris and AVÌìÌÃÍø President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D.
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New affiliation will also feature Connecticut's largest healthcare network overseeing the university’s counseling and psychological services and athletic training for student-athletes.
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A memorandum of understanding between the University and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education, its Ministry of Investment, and the Royal Commission for Riyadh City provides a pathway for the University to open a campus in Riyadh in Fall of 2026 that would grow to serve 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students, advancing the Kingdom’s transformative Vision 2030 goals.
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Partnership provides guaranteed admissions to the AVÌìÌÃÍø for graduates of CT State Community College who meet certain academic requirements.
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Transformational donation from alumnus and successful business executive Dennis Martin '81 will support the development of an 80,000-square-foot facility that will advance the University's commitment to innovation and maximizing graduates' return on investment.
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The partnership will include student site visits, mentorship opportunities, and course collaborations with the Mets, and the university’s brand will also be showcased in the team’s digital content.
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President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D. shared the sad news that one of the University’s most devoted benefactors passed away late last week.
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AVÌìÌÃÍø took a leadership role in bringing together a group including 16 academic institutions and six community organizations and nonprofit agencies that will collaborate with the goal of establishing Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.
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Beginning this summer, a new donor-supported initiative will provide financial support to all undergraduates who successfully complete a qualified internship. Nearly 350 undergraduate internships were completed during the Fall 2024 semester.
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A team of three faculty members from the AVÌìÌÃÍø has been awarded a highly competitive National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant to conduct a five-year evaluation of Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives (CVIPI) in New Haven.
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Henrik Nielsen, a Scandinavian business executive, has significantly increased his original seven-figure gift, enabling the University to support 42 Afghan women seeking to continue their education in the United States.