University Life
UConn Leader Recognized for Contributions to the Hispanic Community
"I’m rewarded by seeing our students being successful,” says Fany Hannon, director of UConn's Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center, who is celebrated for her work.
September 16, 2016 | Kenneth Best
NextGen Hall: Tour UConn’s New Residence
Next Generation Connecticut Hall is a new multi-story, 727-bed dormitory complex that will house eight Living & Learning Communities, and will include community gathering places, seminar rooms, and a ‘maker space’ to encourage innovation across disciplines.
September 14, 2016 | Angelina Reyes
Hurricane Season: One Storm’s Impact on UConn
Nearly 80 years ago, students returning to Storrs for the start of classes found the campus with no electricity, phones, or water, and hundreds of trees blocking roads and walkways.
September 7, 2016 | Mark J. Roy '74 (CLAS)
Welcome to UConn Nation
Belonging to UConn Nation means being part of a community that begins on campus and extends worldwide.
September 2, 2016 | Angelina Reyes
Construction Sightings
A roundup of key construction projects this past summer.
September 1, 2016 | Kristen Cole
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