Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated PressAsian American Pacific IslanderYale Dean Placed on Leave Over Offensive Yelp ReviewsHARTFORD, Conn. — A Yale University dean has been placed on leave over offensive reviews she made on Yelp, including one in which she refers to customers of a local restaurant as “white trash.” Pierson College Dean June Chu issued a public apology Saturday after reviews from her personal Yelp account began circulating at […]May 18, 2017StudentsUConn not Sanctuary Campus but Will Help Immigrant StudentsSTORRS, Conn. — The University of Connecticut says it will do all it can to support students who don’t have legal immigration status even though it can’t become a sanctuary campus. UConn President Susan Herbst told the university community in an email Tuesday campus police won’t question immigration status or detain anyone based on administrative […]December 7, 2016News RoundupState High Court Orders New Hearing in UConn Animal Research CaseHARTFORD, Conn. ― The Connecticut Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a lower court judge to hold another hearing to determine whether the names of some University of Connecticut animal researchers can be kept secret to protect their safety. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is seeking the names and grant numbers of UConn researchers […]June 22, 2016StudentsYale’s Gender Neutral Bathrooms Part of Changing ClimateNEW HAVEN, Conn. ― Visitors at Yale University’s 315th commencement will notice something new on campus this year ― gender-neutral bathrooms in 23 buildings. The school is promoting them on its website for Monday’s commencement, complete with a link to a map showing where they can be found. It is one of several changes made […]May 22, 2016News RoundupYale President Defends Ivy League School’s Tax-exempt StatusNEW HAVEN, Conn. ― Yale’s president defended his school’s tax-exempt status Wednesday as Connecticut lawmakers consider allowing New Haven to tax some university buildings. A bill before the state legislature would allow real estate taxes on buildings at the Ivy League school that house activities generating more than $6,000 in annual revenue. An amendment would […]April 27, 2016StudentsFormer Yale Captain Says He’ll Sue School Over ExpulsionHARTFORD, Conn. ― Former Yale basketball captain Jack Montague was expelled over a sexual assault allegation and plans to sue the school, his attorney said Monday. Attorney Max Stern issued a statement saying Montague had a relationship with the woman. He said the dispute is about the last of four sexual encounters, occurring in October […]March 14, 2016Leadership & PolicyUConn Warns Cuts Could Lead to Closing Regional CampusesHARTFORD, Conn. ― The leaders of Connecticut’s public colleges and universities asked lawmakers Wednesday to spare their schools major budget cuts, warning that more reductions could mean the elimination of academic and athletic programs and even shuttering some campuses. UConn President Susan Herbst and Mark Ojakian, president of the Board of Regents for Higher Education, […]February 10, 2016SportsAP Sources: UConn Athletic Director Warde Manuel Offered Michigan JobSTORRS, Conn. ― Two high ranking University of Connecticut officials say the school’s athletic director has been offered the same job at Michigan. The officials spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because Michigan has made no official announcements about the opening. UConn President Susan Herbst confirmed that Warde Manuel is […]January 27, 2016StudentsUConn Expands Tuition Benefits for VeteransSTORRS, Conn. ― The University of Connecticut’s Board of Trustees has voted to expand a program that gives tuition breaks to some veterans and their dependents.August 5, 2015HomeUniversity of Connecticut Says Emergency Cuts Won’t Affect TuitionTuition and classes at the University of Connecticut won’t be affected by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s order that the school cut $3.6 million from its operating budget to help offset the state deficit, school President Susan Herbst said.December 21, 2014Page 1 of 3Next Page
