University Life
Students Show They Care
Students placed flags on the Student Union Mall for Suicide Prevention Week, as a poignant reminder of the more than 1,000 suicides that occur each year on U.S. college campuses.
#UConnBucketList: October
October is the perfect time to swing beneath the tree at Mirror Lake. Then post a photo or video to #UConnBucketList and check off #3.
Student-Athlete Strong: Wyatt Million
Track and cross country athlete Wyatt Million says he holds himself to high standards both in running and in school.
New Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Released
The report shows some increased numbers owing to greater emphasis on reporting.
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.