University Life
Caps & Gowns Changing From Black to Blue
The blue gowns could also be referred to as 'green.' Each is made from about 23 recycled plastic water bottles.
New Graduates Enter a Good Job Market
'The number of recruiters at UConn's career fairs are double what they were four years ago,' says the director of the Center for Career Development.
Asian Nite Showcases Asian Cultures
Asian Nite lit up the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts with movement, color, and sound.
UConn Reads: Religion and Inclusion, a UConn Story
During World War II, the University of Connecticut – in collaboration with a Quaker organization – opened its doors to 18 Japanese American students from the internment camps.
Behind the Scenes at the Daily Campus
Take a peek behind the scenes of UConn's student-run daily newspaper.
National Advocate for Hispanic Students to Continue Her Work at UConn
A newly hired marketing professor is committed to boosting the success of Hispanic students in completing their college degree.
Gant Science Complex to Undergo Major Renovation
The Board of Trustees has approved an $85 million budget for improvements to the Edward V. Gant Building to support the University’s expanded enrollment and research in STEM fields.
UConn Seeks to Involve More Undergraduates in University Governance
A proposal presented to the Board of Trustees calls for students to have standing positions on the board's committees dealing with finance and student life.
HuskyTHON Puts the Fun in Fundraiser
This year's 18-hour dance marathon raised more than $836,174 for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
African Students Present Fashion and Cultural Show
The UConn African Student Association presented a fashion and cultural show, 'Road to Zion,' in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 17.