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July 9, 2026

UConn Storrs

Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Chairman Rodney Butler ’99: ‘You’re Here for a Reason’

Samantha Gove '24 in conversation with the leader of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation about his time at UConn, what it takes to be a leader, and what Native students should never forget

May 8, 2024 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Alumni UConn Voices

Graduates toss their caps into the air.

Wisdom for Graduates: ‘No One’s Gifts Are Worth Throwing Away’

Advice, encouragement, and perspective from UConn's 2024 commencement ceremonies

May 7, 2024 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Alumni University News

The cupola above the Wilbur Cross building.

Knowledge is Power, Gratitude and Responsibility for 2024 Doctoral Graduates

'Success purchased through silence is success not worth having'

May 6, 2024 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications

Graduates hold up their diploma cases.

Commencement 2024 at a Glance

The Class of 2024 shows up and shows out on their big weekend

May 4, 2024 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Alumni UConn Voices

A banner showing a graduation tassel and the words "2024 Commencement"

Celebrating UConn’s Class of 2024

The newest alums take their place in a great tradition

May 3, 2024 | Tom Breen - UConn Communications

Students pose for a photo with a cardboard poster.

Students Celebrate as Year of Experience Culminates in Long River Review Launch

Dozens of students, faculty, and supporters gathered to celebrate the 27th edition of UConn’s award-winning journal of literature and art

April 30, 2024 | Sarah Al-Arshani - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Students, faculty, and alumni from health majors across the university celebrated World Health Day on Fairfield Way with informational and interactive events (Jason Sheldon/UConn Photo)

UConn Holds First-Ever World Health Day Fair

What started out as a way to highlight one major turned into a university-wide event helping students explore careers, studies, and experiences in health care

April 30, 2024 | Jason Sheldon - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Alumni

The Zachs Family Fine Arts Administration Building.

UConn School of Fine Arts Names New Dean

Deanna Fitzgerald brings an extensive background as an artist, educator, and administrator

April 25, 2024 | Quoron Walker

University News

Sunrise on Horsebarn Hill.

Language and Landscape: Building Communication Skills in Natural Environments

Horsebarn Hill is among the learning environments helping a UConn researcher conduct potentially life-changing research for minimally verbal autistic young adults

April 25, 2024 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications

UConn Voices

Student musicians play their self-penned "Ode to Buckley" in the titular dining hall.

An ‘Ode to Buckley’: Music Students Pay Their Respects to Soon-to-Close Dining Hall

A tribute to a gathering spot that has been much more than just a place to eat

April 24, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips

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