University Life
Japan’s Flower of the Year Has UConn Roots
The compact butterfly bush called Pugster Amethyst is based on plants first developed in the lab of UConn horticulture professor Mark Brand
January 25, 2024 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Exhibition Showcases New Perspectives on UConn Forest
Landscape Architecture students explored a changing environment, the impacts of human activity, and ways to make land more sustainable with a unique exhibition
January 23, 2024 | Jason Sheldon
UConn’s Innovation Quest Turns Students into Entrepreneurs
CEO Amelia Martin recalls being asked: ‘Do you have what it takes?’
January 18, 2024 | Claire Hall
Work-Based Learning Programs Are the Future of Facilities Operations
The job market in the trades is extremely competitive right now and the work-based learning programs give UConn a jump on candidates
January 10, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Stamford Clothing Pantry Offers Students Range of Everyday Wear, Professional Attire
'We’re just trying to break down barriers so they can access things that will enrich their lives'
January 4, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
Recent UConn Grads Overwhelmingly Staying in Connecticut for Jobs, Graduate School
Of the UConn undergraduates who received degrees in August 2022, December 2022, and May 2023, about 92% were in pursuits of their choosing within six months
January 3, 2024 | Stephanie Reitz
Kesem: Camp, Care, and Connections for Kids Impacted by a Parent’s Cancer
Camp Kesem UConn is gearing up to host its third summer camp to support children whose caregivers have cancer
December 21, 2023 | Mac Murray
Page From Storied Beauvais Missal Added to UConn’s Archives; Donation Courtesy of Professor Emeritus
'From the first time I saw this beauty, I knew it was a genuine manuscript page'
December 18, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
Husky Finds His Way Home — to UConn Sports Medicine
Dr. Corey R. Dwyer, who spent 14 years as a UConn student or resident, returns to join the School of Medicine faculty as an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in complex shoulder cases
December 14, 2023 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
After Semester-Long Development, Student-Created ‘BrewConn’ Beer Debuts with Glowing Reviews
New UConn brewing innovation initiative seeks to bring education, research, outreach to industry
November 30, 2023 | Claire Hall