UConn Storrs

From left, long, color-blocked five-button blazer with gold, purple, and black pieced rayon crepe; matching black and purple skirt by Nichole Miller, 1987; turquoise suede power suit with long ‘80s lapels, with polyester jacquard blouse with jewel-toned paisley overprint by Hastings and Smith, 1985; fuchsia silk jacquard dress by Arnold Scaasi, 1988; green and yellow plaid skirt suit, with pink red and purple mohair, with matching Kelly green tweed skirt by Mary Ann Restivo, 1982; deep violet crepe de chine sheath gown by Maggy of London, 1983;

Eighties Exhibit Makes Fashion Statement

An exhibition of 'theatrical' 1980s fashions is on display at Jorgensen Gallery.

Environmental studies major Hannah Casey is gaining valuable work experience as an environmental monitor during an internship at the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Intern Studying Ecosystem at Nuclear Power Plant

Environmental studies major Hannah Casey is gaining valuable work experience as an intern at Millstone.

UConn's Kevin Ollie, left, served as assistant coach for the USA Basketball under-18 team in Valdivia, Chile, July 19-23, together with head coach Shaka Smart of the University of Texas, center, and assistant coach Mark Turgeon of the University of Maryland. (USA Basketball Photo)

Kevin Ollie Helps Lead USA U18 Team to Gold

The Huskies' head coach was one of three coaches for the U.S. team in Valdivia, Chile, July 19-23.

Workers replace steam pipes outside the Student Union on July 8, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Major Infrastructure Work Underway at UConn

Crews are working through the summer to replace aging underground utility lines in a multi-year project.

Hillary Clinton attends a rally on July 6 in Atlantic City, N.J., where she speaks to supporters as she stands directly below the sign of the closed Trump Plaza. (iStock Photo)

Does Gender Make a Difference in Politics?

Are women leaders less likely to use force in crisis situations? Professor Mark Boyer discusses his research findings.

UConn's Kia Nurse will play for Team Canada in the 2016 Olympics.

Rising Junior Heads to Olympics with Team Canada

'O Canada, Kia Nurse will stand on guard for thee.' The guard for UConn women's basketball rounds out Canada's Olympic team.

The final steel beam is set in place on the new Engineering & Science Building. (Christopher Larosa)

UConn Marks Construction Milestone for New Engineering Complex

The structural phase of the new Engineering & Science Building was completed July 21, as the final beam was hoisted into place.

A candle burning.

Medicinal Chemistry Professor Amy Anderson Dies

Anderson was head of the pharmaceutical sciences department, a dedicated educator and mentor, and a talented researcher in the field of drug design.

Elizabeth “Liz’’ Pouya, a rising senior majoring in physiology and neurobiology who ultimately hopes to become a physician, presents her idea to prospective investors. (Nathan Oldham/UConn photo)

2016 iQ Winners

“I Was Surprised That Someone Hadn’t Invented This Yet” UConn senior Stephen Hawes debuted as an entrepreneur several years ago, working diligently to perfect his first invention: a wrist-mounted, propane-driven flame thrower. His parents worried that their son, a mechanical engineering student, would burn down their home. But Hawes persisted, and brought his prototype to […]

Andre Blake '13 and Cyle Larin ’14 were selected to play at at the 2016 Major League Soccer All-Star game on Thursday, July 28.

Two Former Huskies Named 2016 Major League Soccer All-Stars

The former Huskies became the first duo from one school to be selected as back-to-back MLS top picks.