University Life

Megan Chapman, left, Odrine Belot, and Alana Pearl on the track at the Sherman Family Sports Complex on Sept. 18, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Good-Luck Charms and Game-Day Rituals

What some UConn student-athletes do to get their heads in the game.

Student-athlete Greg Baliko (Men’s Swimming) in class on March 8, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Greg Baliko

The Academic All-American swimmer says learning to balance the demands of a varsity sport with a full class load has to start during freshman year.

Watching television (TV) at the Student Union on March 9, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

HuskyVision Cable TV Upgrading to Digital Service

The upgrade will include high-definition service, more channels of programming, and a new lineup of music-only channels.

Back row from left, Aneesa Bey, Carol Millette, President Susan Herbst, Renee Boggis, Pat Moriarty, Melanie Kraus, front row, Hilarie Jones, Cindy Walsh, and Valerie Kiefer weree honored at the UConn Spirit Awards on March 8, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Spirit Awards Honor Staff Contributions to Workplace

President Herbst: 'When our community is marked by civility, mutual respect, and camaraderie, it creates an environment in which we all take more pleasure in our work.'

Calliope Wong poses for a portrait at the piano onstage at von der Mehden Recital Hall on Sept. 30, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Student Perspective: Calliope Wong ’16

A woman of many talents, Wong discusses recording an album, crusading for transgender equality, and deciding to graduate a full year early – with honors.

Student-athlete Ryan Radue '15 (BUS) (baseball) studying on Feb. 18, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Ryan Radue

To baseball pitcher Ryan Radue, whose team supported him through cancer treatment, being a Husky means being part of a tight-knit family.

Six canoes enter. One canoe leaves. Students participated in a Canoe Battleship tournament this week where six crews tried to sink enemy ships. (Timothy Henning '18 (SFA)/UConn Photo)

Canoe Battleships Fight to the Finish

Six canoes enter. One canoe leaves. Students participated in a Canoe Battleship tournament this week where six crews tried to sink enemy ships.

Singer-songwriters from left, Patty Griffin, Sara Watkins, and Anais Mitchell will perform as part of 'The Use Your Voice Tour 2016' at Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 5.

Singer-songwriter Trio Use Voices to Get the Vote Out

A concert at Jorgensen this Saturday is designed to encourage people to get involved in their community and participate in the election.

Bucket List task for March: Make the Most of Spring Break. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

#UConnBucketList: March

How will you make the most of your Spring Break? That's the March ‪#‎UConnBucketList challenge.

Susannah Resnikoff '16 (SFA) (Marianne Dashwood) and Bryce Wood '16 MFA Acting (Willoughby) in 'Sense and Sensibility,' adapted by Joseph Hanreddy and JR Sullivan from the novel by Jane Austen. (Gerry Goodstein for UConn)

‘Sense and Sensibility’ Tells Tale of Life and Love

Students playing roles in CRT's production of the period drama must portray characters across the generations as well as the centuries.