University Life
Student-Athlete Strong: Emily Armstrong
'Being a Husky means taking the competitive edge acquired on the field and bringing it into the classroom.' – Emily Armstrong '16 (ED)
Confronting Issues of Race in the Medical Community
Dr. Cato Laurencin reflects on issues raised by the use of HeLa cells for medical research.
Suicide Prevention: Show That You Care
Social work dean Nina Heller, a specialist in suicide prevention, discusses how to help someone who is considering suicide.
Sage Advice for Graduate Students: Be Social
The Student Association of Graduate Engineers emphasizes social interaction as an important part of professional development.
UConn Reads: Our Book, The New Jim Crow
In selecting Michelle Alexander's best-selling book on mass incarceration, the committee hopes to stimulate much-needed dialogue on race in America.
Student Recreation Center Site Selected
The new recreation center will be built on Hillside Road, becoming part of a new 'Main Street' of student-focused sites and services.
Rachel Hill, Soccer Standout
Rachel Hill is one of the premier soccer forwards in the country. She leads the UConn women's soccer team in scoring and was on the U.S. U-20 National Team in 2014.
UConn Issues Water Supply Watch
Because of continuing dry conditions, the University has introduced mandatory as well as voluntary water conservation measures.
UConn Food Trucks New Route to Satisfy Hunger
The new Dining Services truck 'Food for Thought' and Ice Cream Truck are out and about with appetizing menus and Dairy Bar favorites.
President Clinton to Receive Dodd Prize, Speak on Campus
In her welcome back message, President Herbst announces that President Clinton will visit UConn to mark the 20th anniversary of the Dodd Research Center.