University Life
#UConnBucketList: August
There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than a scoop from the #UConnDairyBar. Head on over to the Dairy Bar and snap a picture or capture video of your visit, then share it via #UConnBucketList.
Local Foods a Recipe for Success
Take a few bunches of locally grown produce and add a dash of ingenuity from UConn's chefs for a winning combination.
Sculpting a Tradition – The Husky Dog Statue
Twenty years since the statue was unveiled, a photo with the bronze Husky dog is one of UConn's favorite traditions.
Campus Master Plan Finalized, Available Online
Printed copies of the document will be distributed later this month.
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UConn Reads: Wrestling With Race
The chair of the UConn Reads Steering Committee discusses how 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' one of the books nominated, is painfully relevant to the present.
Emeritus Education Professor Richard Dempsey Dies
A professor of educational leadership for more than 20 years, Dempsey worked closely with Connecticut schools.
Race in America is This Year’s UConn Reads Theme
Cathy Schlund-Vials, chair of the UConn Reads Steering Committee, says she turns to literature to understand contemporary events.
Emeritus Professor of Political Science George Cole Dies
Cole, a former department chair, was an expert on prosecution, courts, and corrections.
UConn to Fly POW/MIA Flag On Key Dates
UConn will raise the POW/MIA flag near the Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial on several days during the year, beginning with Armed Forces Day May 16.