University Senate Passes Requirement for Anti-Black Racism Course

At its meeting on Monday, May 1, 2023, the University Senate passed the following amendment to the By-Laws, Rules, and Regulations of the University Senate.  The requirement will be effective with the fall 2024 Undergraduate Catalog.

Every undergraduate student at UConn must pass the one-credit course titled U.S. Anti-Black Racism as part of the baccalaureate degree requirements. It is strongly recommended that the course be completed during the first two years of enrollment at the University.

University Senate Meeting: November 2, 2026

The University Senate will meet on Monday, November 2, in a hybrid format from 4 – 6 p.m. Please view the Senate Meetings Information web page to learn more and to view meeting materials.

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University Senate Elections: Fall 2026

The University Senate will host elections for the following constituencies starting in mid-October (terms starting July 1, 2027): Faculty Constituencies: College of Engineering (1 seat) School of Nursing (1 seat) Stamford Campus Faculty (1 seat) Waterbury Campus Faculty (1 seat) CLAS Faculty (6 seats total – 1 Humanities & Centers & Institutes | 3 Social […]

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University Senate Meeting: November 2, 2026

The University Senate will meet on Monday, November 2, in a hybrid format from 4 – 6 p.m. Please view the Senate Meetings Information web page to learn more and to view meeting materials.

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University Senate Meeting: October 5, 2026

The University Senate will meet on Monday, October 5, in a hybrid format from 4 – 6 p.m. Please view the Senate Meetings Information web page to learn more and to view meeting materials.

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