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Khortney Hundley of Hamden, left, and Begum Abadin of New Britain pose for a photo with the statue of Jonathan the husky outside Gampel Pavilion following their Commencement ceremonies on May 10, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Sculpting a Tradition – The Husky Dog Statue

Twenty years since the statue was unveiled, a photo with the bronze Husky dog is one of UConn's favorite traditions.

National Festival Celebrates the Art of Puppetry

Puppeteers from 12 nations on five continents and from 40 U.S. states will converge at UConn Aug. 10-16 for a whirlwind week of puppet-related activities.

McCarthy as a German soldier, syndicated cartoon by Bill Mauldin, Feb. 25, 1954.

Fight Against Fascism Not Over

In his new book, English professor Christopher Vials identifies strands of fascist ideology in American culture over time.

Professor Mark Overmyer-Velázquez reading a book on June 29, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Reads: The Immigrant Journey

El Instituto director Mark Overmyer-Velazquez discusses migration from Mexico and books that have helped him understand his family's experience as immigrants in the U.S.

Traffic jam (iStock Photo)

Engineers Support Landmark Transportation Initiative

As Connecticut’s flagship university, UConn has a significant role in the state's transportation overhaul.

Mother and adult daughter chat over a cup of coffee. (iStock Photo)

‘Talk to Your Mother’ Proves to be Healthy Advice

UConn researchers find that people derive greater health benefits from discussing difficult issues with mom than they do talking with dad.

For the Sake of a Hot Shower

A group of UConn students recently installed solar panels in 10 homes as part of a service project to bring hot water to a Peruvian village.

Schoolboys bullying a peer at school.

Child Bullies Most Often Pick on Others for ‘Being Fat’

A study led by a UConn researcher found that in four different countries, 'being fat' was considered to be the most common reason children are bullied.

History professor Jelani Cobb, director of the Africana Studies Institute, reading a book in the Benton Museum courtyard. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Reads: The Realities of Race and Policing

Africana Studies director Jelani Cobb discusses policing as a racial flashpoint in American social history.

Campus Master Plan Finalized, Available Online

Printed copies of the document will be distributed later this month.