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University Of Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Connecticut - History
UConn was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School. It was named after Charles and Augustus Storrs, two brothers who donated the...
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University Of Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Connecticut - Academics
UConn has repeatedly been ranked the top public university in New England by U.S. News and World Report, and is also ranked among the top...
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University Of Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Connecticut - Facility Improvement Projects
UCONN 2000 was a public-private partnership to rebuild, renew and enhance the University of Connecticut from 1995 to 2005. It was paid fo...
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University Of Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Connecticut - University Symbols
Since 1934, the mascot of UConn has been the husky. (Prior to that year, athletic teams were known as the Aggies.) All UConn huskies are ...
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University Of Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Connecticut - Student Life
UConn is known for having a very active student body. Approximately 75% of all students, including many graduate students, live on campus...
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University Of Connecticut: Encyclopedia Ii - University Of Connecticut - Athletics
UConn's sports teams (nicknamed "Huskies") participate in the NCAA's Division I-A and in the Big East Conference, except for hockey, whic...
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