Bret Eckhardt


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Worth Repeating: Carbon-Neutral UConn

Clean energy research is a pillar of our academic mission at UConn, and clean energy living is our responsibility to the next generation.

Photo of a house with a UConn Nation flag flying

Home for the Holidays

This year, many of us can only be together in spirit – but that spirit is strong. UConn Pride brings us together, wherever we happen to be.

Mother reading a book to her child

Identifying Dyslexia Early

The AppRise project uses a free, game-like app to help teachers assess kids as young as five and get them the help they need to learn to read.

An overhead view of the new Student Recreation Center on a sunny day

New Student Recreation Center: It’s What’s Inside That Counts

UConn's brand-new Student Recreation Center is set to transform the campus experience for the entire community.

As Susan Herbst prepares to complete her presidency, faculty, staff, students, and alumni reflect on the impact she has had on the UConn community over the past eight years. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Thank You, President Herbst

As Susan Herbst prepares to complete her presidency, faculty, staff, students, and alumni reflect on the impact she has had on the UConn community over the past eight years.

Herald pipers announce the arrival of the faculty during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 11, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Sights and Sounds of Commencement

This weekend we welcomed the Class of 2019 into the UConn alumni family. Congratulations graduates, you'll be Huskies forever.

UConn soprano Andria Benvenuto '19 (CLAS) of Wolcott, Connecticut.

An A Capella Rendition of ‘How Long’

The student a cappella group A Minor performs a popular song, Charlie Puth’s 'How Long.'

Shea Ralph with her daughter. (Frank Barton/UConn Health Photo)

New Mom Shea Ralph Chose UConn Health

In honor of National Doctors' Day this week, we spotlight the work of UConn Health's Ramzi Alkass.

#UConnBound: Storrs Freshman Admissions Decision Day Arrives

Acceptance letters are in the mail and will start arriving in mailboxes as early as today. Applicants can log into the admissions website and check their status.

The annual One Ton Sundae is one of UConn's longstanding student traditions. (Tom Rettig/UConn Photo)

Tons of Ice Cream

The annual One Ton Sundae is one of UConn's longstanding student traditions.