University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university founded in 1881. It is classified as an R1 institution and has over 33,000 students. It is known for high‑impact research and nationally top‑ranked men’s and women’s basketball programs.
Address: 233 Glenbrook Rd, Unit 4100, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-4100
Phone: (860) 486-4900
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Coatesville Legend Helped Shape University of Connecticut’s Basketball Legacy
The University of Connecticut‘s “golden era” of basketball can be traced back to the profound impact of Coatesville native Richard Hamilton, writes J.R. Gamble for…
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WCU Boasts Impressive Number of Graduates Who Found Success in the Coaching Ranks of Women’s College Sports
West Chester University boasts a staggering list of graduates who have achieved much success in the coaching ranks of women’s college sports, writes Mike Jensen…
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The Hidden Costs of Caregiving
Family caregivers selflessly assist aging parents, spouses, and relatives with everything from daily tasks to complex medical needs. According to the AARP, nearly 63 million…
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VISTA Today’s Editor Shares His Remembrances of the Late Kobe Bryant
Publisher’s Note: Remembering Kobe Bryant—Lower Merion’s own and a Lakers legend—who, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others, tragically lost his life five…
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The Role of Personal Character in the College Admissions Review Process
Have you ever thought about how much YOU matter during the admissions process? The answer to this question will vary depending on where you are…
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Coatesville Legend Hangs His Jersey Up at UConn After a Successful NBA Career
Coatesville native Richard “Rip” Hamilton will retire his jersey at Gampel Pavilion at the University of Connecticut this month, writes Anders Pryor for The Philadelphia…
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Chester County Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family…
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Coatesville Native Makes List of Top NBA Players from Pennsylvania
Coatesville native Richard Hamilton is one of the top ten NBA players from Pennsylvania, writes Matt Benedetto for abc27. Hamilton, who played for the University…
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2023 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Stacey Fuller
Stacey Fuller, a native of upstate New York, is the Managing Partner at Gawthrop Greenwood, where she practices in the areas of Municipal Law, Land…
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Chester County Leadership: Bryan Fenstermaker, President and CEO, City Ave District
President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Houston…
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Coatesville Native to Be Inducted into College Basketball Hall of Fame
Coatesville native Richard “Rip” Hamilton, who starred collegiately at the University of Connecticut from 1996-99, will be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of…
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Coatesville Native Rip Hamilton Puts His Florida Mansion on the Market; Check Out These Pics
Coatesville native and former NBA star Richard “Rip” Hamilton has put his waterfront mansion – which spans 10,359 square feet and includes eight bedrooms and…
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NICU Nurse Lauded for Her College Basketball Stardom
Cardinal O’Hara High School graduate Trish Juhline Brunner, a former college basketball star at Villanova, has been inducted into the university’s Varsity Club Hall of…
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Sneakers of Former NBA Star from Coatesville to Get Widespread Release 20 Years Later
The Air Jordan 14 PE (Player Exclusive) sneakers worn by Coatesville High School graduate and former NBA star Richard Hamilton 20 years ago when he…
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WCU Briefly: October 19
By Maurisa Warren Golden Rams Field Hockey At 10-1, West Chester University’s field hockey team is ranked No. 1 in NCAA’s Division II. After a…
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Local High-Schooler Accepts Basketball Scholarship to Powerhouse Program
Jalen Gaffney, a four-star basketball recruit and senior at the Westtown School, has committed to playing collegiately for the University of Connecticut, writes David Borges…
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NBA’s Detroit Pistons to Retire Jersey of Coatesville’s Famous Native Son
Three-time NBA All-Star Richard “Rip” Hamilton, a 1996 Coatesville High School graduate, will have his No. 32 jersey retired by the Detroit Pistons in a…
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Chester County Leadership: Senator Andy Dinniman
Editor’s Note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Andy Dinniman was originally published on August 26th, 2015. From the time he was elected a member…
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