$22.5M donation for UConn
By CLAIRE GALVIN
Chronicle Staff Writer
STORRS — The University of Connecticut Monday accepted a $22.5 million donation — the second biggest in UConn history — from Peter J. Werth for innovation and entrepreneurship programs.
The donation was announced Monday at the NextGen Residence Hall, which will be renamed the Peter J. Werth Residence Tower in honor of his donation.
In attendance were UConn President Susan Herbst and UConn Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Josh Newton.
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