University Life
UConn Reads: Religion and the Promise of the United States
The subject of religion is as relevant today as it was in the time of the nation's first president.
August 31, 2016 | Cathy Schlund-Vials, UConn Reads Steering Committee
New Program Helps Students Choose Major with Confidence
The Major Experience provides information and advice to students as they explore possible college majors – even if they have already declared their major.
August 30, 2016 | Amanda Falcone
Class of 2020: Let the UConn Story Begin!
After an official welcome from the University Friday evening, the next morning more than 3,000 freshmen posed for their class photo on the Great Lawn.
August 29, 2016 | Elizabeth Caron
Welcome Home, Huskies!
Move-in Weekend got underway today, as freshmen began moving into the residence halls with the help of their families and Husky Hauler volunteers.
August 26, 2016 | Peter Morenus
From Generation to Generation: Student Homes on Campus
A photo gallery of residence halls in Storrs traces the evolution of the University.
August 26, 2016 | Elizabeth Omara-Otunnu
Students Returning to UConn’s Campuses This Week
Caution and consideration are urged, as the population jumps significantly at Storrs and other UConn campuses.
August 25, 2016 | Stephanie Reitz
NextGen Hall Welcomes First Students
A new 727-bed residence hall, the first building completed under the Next Generation Connecticut initiative, is now open.
August 24, 2016 | Elizabeth Omara-Otunnu
Class of 2020 Sets New Record for Diversity, Number of Vals, Sals
'UConn had everything I was looking for,' says Naaol Shupare, who is among 5,100 freshmen starting classes on Aug. 29.
August 23, 2016 | Stephanie Reitz
Intern Serves Social Responsibility Role at Dunkin’ Donuts
Coffee isn’t the only thing brewing at Dunkin’ Donuts. Social responsibility initiatives are a part of the central operation that oversees more than 11,500 Dunkin’ and 7,600 Baskin Robbins restaurants spread across nearly 60 nations. And, that stirred the interest of Ariana Scurti ’17 (CLAS) who gained experience with the parent company as an intern […]
August 19, 2016 | Amanda Falcone
Med Student Interns at World’s Largest Biomedical Research Agency
Tiahna Spencer spent the summer at the National Institutes of Health engaged in research on systemic autoimmune diseases.
August 18, 2016 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)