Commencement
Exceeding Expectations: UConn’s Class of 2017
A reflection on some of the Class of 2017's shared experiences.
UConn Names 2017 Speakers, Honorary Degree Recipients
Whether sequencing the human genome or developing new culinary concoctions; whether writing award-winning plays or learning the secrets of noncoding RNA; whether steering the course of The Hartford or United Technologies Corporation, the honored guests of UConn’s commencement ceremonies this year are leaders in their fields. Honored guests include commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients. At […]
Caps & Gowns Changing From Black to Blue
The blue gowns could also be referred to as 'green.' Each is made from about 23 recycled plastic water bottles.
New Graduates Enter a Good Job Market
'The number of recruiters at UConn's career fairs are double what they were four years ago,' says the director of the Center for Career Development.
UConn on Instagram: Year in Review
Watch some of the highlights of the year 2014-15. 'We have unbelievable momentum,' says President Herbst.
Herbst’s Convocation Advice for the Class of 2015
Four years ago, President Herbst and the Class of 2015 embarked on their first year at UConn. Here's what she told them at Convocation.
Abraham Aron
Was there a defining moment during your time at UConn? In the first two years of medical school, the grueling exams made me unsure I would have the energy to make it through such a long training process. That all changed the moment I started my clinical rotations during the third year. After finally having […]
A Transformative Four Years
When the Class of 2015 arrived at UConn four years ago, it was the start of a new era under new leadership.
It All Began With Six: A History of Graduation at UConn
There were just six members of the first graduating class at the agricultural school that eventually became the University of Connecticut.
Mindset of the Class of 2015
Cultural touchstones that have shaped the lives of students graduating this year.