The University of Connecticut's Board of Trustees voted to create a stand-alone Honors College that builds on the existing Honors Program.
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Should public universities spend more money to expand access to honors programs?
The University of Connecticut plans to upgrade its honors program to meet rising student demand.
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Should public universities continue to offer identity-based residential programs to support minority students?
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is investigating race-based discrimination allegations at UConn.
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Do you trust that new university budget models will increase transparency for your local campus?
University officials held town hall meetings to present a new budget framework aimed at increasing transparency.
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Should universities be legally required to disclose all funding sources linked to defense or foreign interests?
Over 100 protesters gathered to criticize the university's financial ties to defense companies.
