Campus
One Professor’s Journey to the Past Through Reparations
A key figure in the national dialogue about slavery reparations, Thomas Craemer has also examined how his own family figured into past events.
May 13, 2019 | Christine Buckley
Campus Construction in May
Projects of varying sizes are either starting Tuesday or, if they’re already in progress, may accelerate as the campus population noticeably dropped in the wake of commencement ceremonies.
May 13, 2019 | Stephanie Reitz
Thank You, Mom
Commencement Weekend once again coincides with Mother’s Day this year. In this video, UConn seniors share what their moms means to them.
May 10, 2019 | Angelina Reyes
Student-Athletes Continue to Excel in the Classroom
"The outstanding achievements of our student-athletes in the classroom and in competition reflect the effort and enthusiasm with which they go about their business," says David Benedict, director of athletics.
May 10, 2019 | Athletics Communications
Dozens of Seedlings Thriving as Iconic ‘Swing Tree’ Descendants
UConn’s beloved 'swing tree' beside Mirror Lake, now reaching the twilight of its natural life, will live on through dozens of healthy seedlings that are being nurtured in a campus greenhouse.
May 8, 2019 | Stephanie Reitz
From Building Puppets to Building Puppeteers
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is celebrating Puppet Arts program director Bart Roccoberton’s career as puppeteer and educator with an exhibition of nearly 100 puppets he and his collaborators and students created.
May 8, 2019 | Kenneth Best
UConn Designated ‘HEARTSafe’ Campus
With a defibrillator available within three minutes' walk of any spot on campus, the University becomes the first institution of higher education in Connecticut to earn the designation.
May 7, 2019 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Hartford School Children Enjoy ‘UConn Day’
The event was developed by Hartford's Kennelly School to recognize its partnership with the University and provide the children an opportunity to recognize the positive impact of UConn students and student teachers.
May 7, 2019 | Shawn Kornegay
Young Inventors Converge on Campus
Nearly 300 youths brought their best ideas to Gampel Pavilion on Saturday, to vie in the 36th annual Connecticut Invention Convention.
May 6, 2019 | Kristen Cole