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We promote excellence in teaching, research, and service by safe-guarding academic freedom, and enhancing faculty rights through collective bargaining.

 Storrs, Connecticut
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CSCU leadership turmoil raises questions about accountability

As Republicans point the finger at Gov. Lamont, who ultimately bears responsibility for CSCU’s turmoil? The answer is complicated.

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CCSU president resigns following complaint, saying last few weeks ‘unbelievably hard’

Bigelow said many in the CCSU community say the resignation is the first step that “was badly needed. “

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CT university operating under budget deficit. Undergrad enrollment plummeted; looks to cut $7M.

Some positions may be held, consolidated, or eliminated, along with a reduction to stipend payments, the school said in a statement.

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Key Questions About International Student Visa Limits

As international students prepare for the end of a nearly 50-year-old policy governing how long they can stay in the U.S., we answer five key questions about the rule change taking effect this week.

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DOJ Sues All States With In-State Tuition for Noncitizens

The lawsuits argue that offering in-state tuition to undocumented students incentivizes illegal immigration and disadvantages American citizens from other states.

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Students are suffering from US colleges’ shaky finances. Trump policies are making everything worse

Many four-year colleges will resort to laying off faculty, cutting services and increasing prices amid financial stress

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CT ranks fifth for union membership among labor force

CT and Rhode Island tied for the fifth-highest percentage of unionized workers last year behind New York, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.

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CT ranks fifth for union membership among labor force

CT and Rhode Island tied for the fifth-highest percentage of unionized workers last year behind New York, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii.

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UConn puppetry program is famous. John Bell had a big part in that

For nearly two decades, the professor and museum director has introduced students and visitors to the idea that anything can be a puppet.

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What Does the AAUP’s 1915 Declaration Really Say?

Not what John Tomasi claims it does.

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Trump administration accused of ‘bullying’ union leader at consumer protection agency

Critic of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leadership was put under investigation and suspended from job

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Trump administration asks universities, including MIT, to issue public pledges by end of 2026 - The...

In a letter sent to all college presidents, the Department of Education asked for online statements about issues including free speech, admissions, and tuition costs.

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Healthcare workers in CT say they face assault and abuse. ‘Emotional trauma and physical trauma,’:...

“No nurse or frontline healthcare worker should be concerned for their own safety when working to care for patients and save lives,” said Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey.

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Scientists, not politicians, should decide what research is funded

By Dr. Neena Qasba

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Why Connecticut Must Anchor the Future of Research

BY ION MORARU, NEENA QASBA, AND MARK MACIEJEWSKI This op-ed was originally published by the Connecticut Mirror on June 16, 2026. Two Connecticut chapters successfully pushed the state legislature a…

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Yes, we shut down Women’s & Gender studies but we opened an Ayn Rand museum so it kind of even outs.
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