University Life
Don’t Mess with Mansfield Brings UConn Students and Community Together for Cleanup Day
The community cleanup initiative has collected more than 4,000 pounds of litter while strengthening connections between UConn and the surrounding Mansfield community
November 13, 2026 | Leah Williams for UConn Today
A World-class Window into a World-class Collection
Explore UConn’s impressive botanical conservatory in-person or virtually
November 2, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Competition Celebrates Graduate Research at UConn
Three-Minute Thesis presentations decode the complexities of master’s and doctoral research at UConn, with prizes at stake
October 23, 2026 | Loretta Waldman
UConn’s Queer Science Conference Challenges Stereotypes, Inspires Students
UConn hosts fifth annual event for high schoolers
October 22, 2026 | Mac Murray
Dyslexia Awareness Month: UConn Waterbury Connects Awareness With Research and Student Success
'By illuminating familiar landmarks in red, the campaign helped spark conversations, increase public understanding, and show support for individuals with dyslexia'
October 21, 2026 | Sumita Saluja and Allison Quirion
Building Community Within the Workforce
UConn Health’s Ambassador Program enlists employees to promote, support, connect
October 15, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Threads of Identity Celebrates Belonging and Culture in Storrs
The Threads of Identity exhibition celebrates the seven cultural centers on campus, promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging
October 2, 2026 | Nora Broderick - University Communications
UConn Wide Receiver, MBA Candidate Drew Kron: Follow Your Passion, Learn from Others, Put Your Head Down and Work Hard
'It might be appealing to chase the easier path, but you should listen to your heart'
October 1, 2026 | Ira Morrison
40 Years and Counting for Student Health and Wellness Fairs at UConn
'You can’t succeed academically if you’re not succeeding in other areas of your life, including your health and well-being'
September 25, 2026 | Jack Ross for UConn Today
CPR Kiosk Teaches Students How to Save a Life
A month-long installation of an interactive CPR kiosk in the Student Union at UConn’s Storrs campus is providing students with the opportunity to quickly learn hands-only CPR
September 24, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources