UConn Storrs

A view of Next Generation Connecticut Hall on Aug. 27, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Construction Sightings

A roundup of key construction projects this past summer.

Child looking at chips in a bag. (iStock Photo)

Look-alike ‘Smart Snacks’ Confuse Students, Parents

A UConn researcher says selling look-alike Smart Snacks in schools is a tool for marketing junk food brands to children.

George Washington from the National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans, Vol. I, 1862. (iStock Image)

UConn Reads: Religion and the Promise of the United States

The subject of religion is as relevant today as it was in the time of the nation's first president.

Student mentor Lisa Iwanicki '18 (NUR) shows Troy Stefanski '18 (CLAS) the Major Experience program's online tool at The Beanery café. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

New Program Helps Students Choose Major with Confidence

The Major Experience provides information and advice to students as they explore possible college majors – even if they have already declared their major.

The Class of 2020 spells out UConn on the Great Lawn on Aug. 27, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2020: Let the UConn Story Begin!

After an official welcome from the University Friday evening, the next morning more than 3,000 freshmen posed for their class photo on the Great Lawn.

Students and family carry belongings into Next Generation Connecticut Hall on Aug. 26, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Welcome Home, Huskies!

Move-in Weekend got underway today, as freshmen began moving into the residence halls with the help of their families and Husky Hauler volunteers.

Holcomb Hall Dedication, Connecticut Agricultural College. (Archives & Special Collections, UConn Library)

From Generation to Generation: Student Homes on Campus

A photo gallery of residence halls in Storrs traces the evolution of the University.

Freshman Alterique Gilbert of the men's basketball team speaks with the media. (Athletic Communications Photo)

Incoming Hoopster Draws Upon Many Skills

Freshman point guard Alterique Gilbert says his coach, Kevin Ollie, can expect to receive one of the original drawings he produces in his spare time.

A sign outside the Storrs Congregational Church welcomes students back to campus on Aug. 26, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Students Returning to UConn’s Campuses This Week

Caution and consideration are urged, as the population jumps significantly at Storrs and other UConn campuses.

A view of the NextGen Residence Hall, under construction on July 11, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

NextGen Hall Welcomes First Students

A new 727-bed residence hall, the first building completed under the Next Generation Connecticut initiative, is now open.