University Life
President Herbst to Hold Open Office Hours, March 21
The President invites students to her office hours on Tuesday, March 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., in Gulley Hall.
Scenes from Spring Break 2017
From jet-skiing, to sightseeing, to assisting with flood relief, UConn students took spring break as an opportunity to expand their horizons.
UConn Reads: Seizing the Moment for Humility
A UConn medical student discusses humility – a virtue advocated by many faiths – as a framework for greater understanding among those who disagree.
Daylight Savings: Dial It Forward
While clocks and watches are altered twice a year to accommodate Daylight Savings, the Waugh sundial on the Storrs campus keeps time according to the position of the sun in the sky.
UConn Examining Implications of White House’s New Travel Restrictions
A working group is reviewing new parameters released Monday, and the University is updating its guidelines for those affected.
Former Avery Point Baseball Coach Named to NJCAA Hall of Fame
Roger Bidwell was head coach of baseball at UConn Avery Point for 34 years.
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.