Features
A Class of Their Own – A high school junior, his home destroyed by Hurricane Irene. A 6-year-old in West Africa, daydreaming of one day attending school. This fall, UConn welcomed one of the most exceptional incoming classes of freshmen in University history. Every one of them has a story to tell.
Talk of the Town – It’s been years in the making, but the wait is finally over. The long-awaited opening of the new Downtown Storrs Center – complete with cafés, restaurants, shops, and high-end apartments – brings a modern, college-town charm right to UConn’s doorstep.
Big Idea
Transcending Tragedy – Sandy Hook survivor and schoolteacher Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis ’05 (ED), ’06 MA has found a way not only to honor colleagues and students who lost their lives nearly a year ago in the tragic shooting in Newtown, Conn., but also to share lessons in kindness with classrooms nationwide.
10 Questions
Game Changer – Cinematographer and native New Yorker Brian Schulz ’97 (CLAS) is captivating audiences through film, covering everything from Major League Baseball to Fashion Week to the country’s greatest teenage chess champions.
Vantage Point
The Science of Pillow Talk – Assistant professor of communication Amanda Denes explores the science behind pillow talk – with research into how revealing our feelings may play a key role in guiding our most intimate relationships.
Huskymania
The Wisdom of Kevin Ollie – Going from UConn Huskies point guard to a 13-year NBA career taught Kevin Ollie ’95 (CLAS) a few things. Now heading into his second season as head coach of the UConn men’s basketball team, Ollie is ready to put those life lessons to use.
Number Cruncher
From the Ground Up – UConn continues to grow by leaps and bounds. Get a glimpse into how your support keeps the University thriving.
Leaders of the Pack
‘Made’ for TV – Brooke Dragon ’15 (CANR) is a full-time UConn student, a competitor in the fitness world, a representative for Bodybuilding.com, and a former star of MTV’s “Made.” Find out how one reality TV show led her through a personal transformation.
Notes and In Memoriam
