UConn Avery Point

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

UConn Applications Skyrocket to Record High, Far Surpassing 50,000 for First Time

More than 56,700 aspiring Huskies have already applied for spots in this fall’s entering class

Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Commander Captain Elisa M. Garrity pins a medal to John Genther’s lapel in honor of his heroic act on Nov. 6.

After First Aid Training Hosted by CT Sea Grant at UConn Avery Point, Fisherman Makes Dramatic Rescue

'You saved someone's life. It's a big deal'

Vibrant and healthy coral reef ecosystem in the crystal clear waters of Red Sea, Egypt

A New Tool to Skillfully Predict Marine Habitat Shifts

Accurate predictions become increasingly important in a changing climate to help build resilience for marine ecosystems

Open water ice formations

UConn Researchers Studying Multi-Year Arctic Sea Ice Before It Is Gone

'When you see something happening so fast, and know that we caused, it's a rude awakening'

Snow falls across the UConn Storrs campus during the first snowstorm of the season

UConn Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

'A testament to the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, and students in nurturing a culture where education, research, and service intersect to advance societal well-being'

A digital rendering shows the instruments and associated equipment that will be included on board the PACE spacecraft.

New Satellite Will Help Researchers See the Oceans and Atmosphere as Never Before

Satellite launch, anticipated for Feb. 6, offers researchers 'a completely new way' of looking at the ocean

Happy graduate walks at commencement

Recent UConn Grads Overwhelmingly Staying in Connecticut for Jobs, Graduate School

Of the UConn undergraduates who received degrees in August 2022, December 2022, and May 2023, about 92% were in pursuits of their choosing within six months

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

UConn Adopts Ambitious 10-Year Strategic Plan

Building on the pillars of promoting holistic student success, expanding the University’s research impact, and helping Connecticut thrive

Avery Point coast

Research Offers Insight into How Mercury Enters the Food Web

Dissolved organic matter acts like a 'shield' at the base of the marine food web

Floating Points Exhibit by artist Oskar Landi in The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at Avery Point

Art Meets Science in ‘Floating Points’ Exhibition at AVS Gallery at Avery Point

The presence of microplastics in the world's oceans are the focus of the exhibition, which runs through Dec. 10