UConn Storrs
Very Special Snowflakes
If you have a theorem in mind you believe holds true for all possible curves, you may want to test it against a snowflake, according to UConn mathematician Vyron Vellis.
March 7, 2018 | Kim Krieger
Jiazhen Huang and Friends Share Cultures
This Chinese student has not only learned much about American culture, he has also shared the traditions of his homeland with other undergraduates.
March 7, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Alternative Spring Break Trips Offer Opportunities to Give Back
'People think college students don’t care in general, but this is a chance to show that they do,' says Alternative Break participant Megan Boyer '18 (CLAS).
March 6, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Touché! UConn’s Fencing Club
Fencing, a club sport at UConn, is a fast-paced form of swordplay that requires lightning-quick responses.
March 6, 2018 | Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)
Mental Health First Aid Comes to Campus
UConn has begun offering mental health training sessions, becoming part of a national movement to make mental health first aid as widespread as CPR and first aid skills.
March 5, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
African Rhythms, Ideas of Sin, and the Hammond Organ: Gospel Music’s Evolution
The melding of African rhythmic ideas with Western musical ideas laid the foundation for a genre of African-American music, in particular spirituals and, later, gospel songs, writes UConn's Robert Stephens.
March 5, 2018 | Robert Stephens, Department of Music
UConn Expert on National Physical Activity Guidelines Team
Committee members volunteered for the task because of a belief in the impact this report will have on our country’s health as well as internationally for the next 10 years, says UConn's Linda Pescatello.
March 2, 2018 | Kristen Cole
New Method Unearths Climate Data from Ancient Soils
UConn researchers analyzed leaf wax compounds in soils to reconstruct ancient climates, with a view to better understanding the impact of future climate change.
March 2, 2018 | Elaina Hancock
Student-Athlete Strong: Julie Hu
Hu, a member of the Women's Swim Team, brings the same drive to succeed to her actuarial studies as she does to her sport.
March 2, 2018 | Susan Twiss
Construction Update, March 2018
How cars and pedestrians will be affected by construction that starts this month on various infrastructure upgrades.
March 1, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz