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Committee forwards bill to support UConneffort to join major research-university association
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee · March 13, 2026
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Summary
HB 5479, which would implement the University of Connecticut's plan to pursue membership in a research-university association by funding new top-tier faculty hires and facilities, was referred to appropriations for further review.
Chair outlined HB 5479 as an implementation plan directing the University of Connecticut to hire at least 10 new top-tier research faculty over…
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