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Chelsea McCallum of Somers poses for a photo with Jonathan statue following the School of Business commencement ceremony at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on May 12, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

What Now? Top Tips for Today’s UConn Graduates

How do you successfully transition from college student to alum? Don't forget your alma mater.

A Class of Championship Caliber

The Class of 2014 has been exceptional in a wide variety of ways in many different places.

Mia Farrow, actress and advocate, speaks at the School of Fine Arts Commencement Ceremony at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.

On the Light Side: Past Commencement Advice

Amid the mix of advice and reflection, commencement speeches often include some light moments.

Sally Reis, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology, bears the mace at the head of the Academic Procession, at the start of a UConn commencement ceremony. (UConn File Photo)

Commencement Traditions

Commencement at UConn is a time of ceremony and pageantry, embracing traditions old and new.

UConn Adopts Bold Academic Vision

The University has adopted a wide-ranging new academic vision to shape its next decade of progess.

Basketball standout Shabazz Napier '14 (CLAS) throws out the first pitch at Fenway Park in Boston April 22, watched by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, second from right, and members of the UConn men's team.

First Pitch at Fenway

The NCAA Championship men's basketball team was honored and Shabazz Napier '14 (CLAS) threw out the first pitch at Fenway Park Tuesday.

Rowan Lucy '16 (BUS) buys a few plants from the UConn Blooms table during the UConn Earth Day Spring Fling held along Fairfield Way on April 22, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Spring Fling Celebrates Sustainability

UConn marked Earth Day 2014 with a range of activities to promote environmental awareness.

Political science major Molly Rockett '15 (CLAS) has been awarded the Truman Scholarship for students who are dedicated to a career in public service. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Junior Awarded Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Molly Rockett ’15 (CLAS) has been awarded the Truman Scholarship for students dedicated to a career in public service.

Artwork in the courtyard of the Benton Museum, part of Draw On! at the Benton, a week-long community activity. (Cody Carver '15 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Draw On! at the Benton

A week-long activity at the Benton Museum encouraged the UConn community to have fun drawing.

Jeffrey Ogbar, vice provost for diversity, left, Shantel Honeyghan '15 (CLAS), and Hasudin Pehratovic '15 (BUS). (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Helping First Generation Students Achieve Their Degree

A new program helps students overcome some of the challenges of being ‘First Gen.’