University Life

A young woman stands inside a large sculpture in the shape of the letter O.

Circuits in the Circus: Engineering Student Interns with Cirque du Soleil

‘UConn’s program offers me the ability to speak and understand such a wide breadth of things without being pigeonholed into one thing’

In exam room together - Veteran Dr. Brett Sloan with his longtime patient and fellow Veteran Michael Puttin

UConn Honoring and Taking Care of Our Veterans

Gratitude for all the Huskies who've served their country on this Veterans Day

A man stands in front of a wall with photos and rock and roll memorabilia, gesturing to a tour group.

The Best of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Jorgensen Gallery exhibit showcases 70 years (and counting) of rock music

A hand holding A specimen of a Death's-head hawkmoth

Tales From the Collections

Collecting, skinning, and skeletonizing – for science!

A woman stands behind a white podium while a group behind her holds a large novelty check as confetti falls.

Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic

Event brings ‘incredible energy, great ideas, a celebration of innovation’

A creepy scene featuring a yellow barn, wooden fence, bare trees, and mostly cloudy sky.

Misunderstood Monsters: Tales of Horror Are Far More Than Blood Splatter and Gore

'There’s just tremendous beauty and art and intelligence behind the greatest films in any category. Why do so many critics plug in the worst horror films for all horror?'

Three men sit on a stage during a discussion in front of an audience.

Being Seen, Feeling Seen: Summit Examined Complicated, Far-Ranging Intersections of Sport and Human Rights

Human Rights Summit features perspectives from athletes, academics, and industry experts

UConn Waterbury Dean Fumiko Hoeft takes a picture with her cell phone.

UConn Waterbury Dean Fumiko Hoeft Issues a Challenge, Makes Campaign Match in ‘Because of UConn’ Campaign

'Student success is University success. And student success is also success for the future of our world'

A student standing at a table talking to students walking by

Uncover ‘Clues to the Future’ at Experience Innovation Expo

'If you're looking to have fun, this is the place for you'

A pair of multicolored dice on a gray background.

Working in Multiples: Counterproof Press Exhibition Displays Art Made At and For UConn

Since 2014, whenever a visiting artist would come to the University, they would create an original piece for Counterproof to print – almost like a souvenir of their time here