University Life

Jonathan Husky statue with the words "The Last Four" written over it

The Last Four

Inspiring. Impactful. Unforgettable.

Man on a stage

Rodney Butler, Ahead of CAHNR Commencement Speech, Reflects on Decades Spent Helping His Tribe

'Real success is pulling others in, lifting them up, working together, and having that shared success'

A man in a while shirt drops a bottle cap into a plastic receptacle while three women in white shirts applaud.

Their Final Class Project? A Beer-Tasting Showdown

‘Battle of the Brews’ saw two student teams develop their own beers, from hops to marketing

The floor of Gampel pavilion teaming with students, shot from the mezzanine above.

A Final Milestone and a Glimpse of the Future for Engineering Students

The College of Engineering’s Senior Design Day brings out the best in student creativity, collaboration and problem solving

A woman in grey with her back to the camera puts a white and blue stole around the neck of a student in a dark blazer.

‘This is America’: UConn Hartford Celebrates Its Students

Pre-commencement ceremony honors students at campus where unity is the norm

Portrait of Christopher Sancomb in the Materials Library

Seeing Is Believing: UConn’s Materials Library Helps Student Researchers Weigh Options

The library houses a collection of raw, manufactured, and reclaimed materials from all over the world that go into the built environment around us

An aerial view of the temporary labyrinth set up on the Founders Green

One Step at a Time: Labyrinths (Even Temporary Ones) Are a Place for Wellness

A temporary labyrinth that offers opportunities for quiet reflection and contemplation may become a permanent campus feature

Waterbury Walkbury.  Students walking around Waterbury, CT. visiting local businesses and City Hall

Student Activities Building a Sense of Belonging at UConn’s Regional Campuses

Engagement in clubs and organizations has dramatic and positive impact on student experiences

Portrait of Briana Brady in front of the Young Building

Veteran and Mom Adding New Title to Her Résumé: UConn Graduate

The hard work of being a full-time student while taking care of a family is about to be rewarded

Students collecting trash along North Eagleville Road in Storrs

‘Don’t Mess with Mansfield’ Encourages Students and Community Members to Clean Up their Town

This litter cleanup event fosters the growing relationship between students at UConn and the local community while conserving the environment