Campus
Construction Update, June 2018
Construction is still widespread at UConn Storrs during June, as are the related delays and detours.
UConn Nation in Force at Citi Field
More than 500 alumni attended the Mets game Sunday in Queens, New York, which began with Dan Hurley, head coach of UConn Men's Basketball, throwing the ceremonial first pitch to an alum.
Operations Center Keeps an Eye on UConn 24/7
From dealing with lockouts, to monitoring the power supply and making sure security cameras are functioning, the Operations Center provides 24-7 coverage to students and staff all across the Storrs campus.
UConn’s Dining Director Wins Industry Honors
The University was also recognized nationally for the best vegan recipe.
What Are GMOs? A Primer for FDA and USDA Labeling
With proposed new food labeling guidelines under public discussion, UConn's John Bovay clarifies what the term genetically modified organism really means.
UConn Scholarship To Honor Parkland School Shooting Victim
Fourteen-year-old Alex Schachter hoped one day to play in the University's Marching Band. The University offered him admission posthumously.
UConn Researchers Advance Submarine Power
The UConn team has developed a new 2-D, nanostructured insulator material with highly improved electrical and thermal characteristics, moving the U.S. Navy closer to a shift in how submarines are powered.
SLED Lighting Program is a Bright Idea
The University is in the midst of a five-year program to convert the lighting on campus to LED, to reduce energy consumption and costs.
Student-Athlete Strong: Jack McLister
Tennis player Jack McLister says the biggest challenge he faces as a student-athlete is balancing classes with the team's travel schedule.
These CRISPR-modified Crops Don’t Count as GMOs
Plant science professor Yi Li discusses a strategy for editing the DNA of plants that holds promise of countering a devastating citrus disease and creating easy-to-maintain lawns.