Athletics
UConn’s Jamelle Elliott: Where She is Now
Former women's basketball student-athlete Jamelle Elliott is back at UConn as an administrator, after a successful coaching career. Sometimes, she stops to watch practice for a few minutes, because she misses the echo of a bouncing basketball.
Op-ed: The War on Women Coaches
When women act like a coach it violates traditional female gender stereotypes, subjecting them to backlash, write experts at UConn and the University of Minnesota.
Penders Becomes Winningest Baseball Coach in School History
With last night's win by the UConn baseball team, coach Jim Penders passed the legendary Andy Baylock, who won 556 games.
Student-Athletes Continue to Excel in the Classroom
"The outstanding achievements of our student-athletes in the classroom and in competition reflect the effort and enthusiasm with which they go about their business," says David Benedict, director of athletics.
Tickets: Every Student, Every Home Game
Beginning in the fall of 2019, students will no longer need to purchase tickets for home games.
New Stadium to be Named Elliot Ballpark
The 1,500-seat facility, scheduled to open in the spring of 2020, will be named in honor of longtime supporters Doug and Sheila Elliot, both '82 (BUS).
How the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings Turned Baseball into a National Sensation
As the league’s first openly salaried club, the team made professionalism – previously frowned upon – acceptable to the American public, writes UConn's Robert Wyss.
New Mom Shea Ralph Chose UConn Health
In honor of National Doctors' Day this week, we spotlight the work of UConn Health's Ramzi Alkass.
Former UConn Quarterback Dan Orlovsky Scores a Touchdown with Football Analysis
When UConn Football great Dan Orlovsky pictured returning to Storrs, he never imagined it would be to talk about social media rather than football.
Team IMPACT: A Winning Way to Heal
'Life changing' is how the families of kids with serious and chronic illnesses describe their experiences with UConn athletic teams through a program known as Team IMPACT.