University Life

Cathy Schlund-Vials reads a book in the Wilbur Cross Reading Room. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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.

A candle burning.

Emeritus Professor of Political Science George Cole Dies

Cole, a former department chair, was an expert on prosecution, courts, and corrections.

The POW/MIA flag. (iStock Photo)

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.

Workers from Piano Movers Inc. of Nashua NH roll a new upright piano into the Music Building on May 7, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Quality Performance: Upgrading UConn’s Piano Inventory

The recent delivery of 12 new Steinway pianos to the Music Department is a major step toward the University's goal of being an all-Steinway institution.

Students pose with the Husky mascot at the Senior Send-off outside the Alumni Center on April 28, 2015. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

Seniors Today, Huskies Forever

Hundreds of members of the Class of 2015 enjoyed the food, music, and fun at the first annual Senior Send-off event on Tuesday.

JJ Bivona '16 (CLAS) in the lab on April 16, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

#WhyWeAreHuskies: Being a Student-Athlete

A video profile of biology major and football player JJ Bivona '15 (CLAS) is the fifth and final in this year's week-long series.

Members of the UConn Skydiving Club prepare to jump from an airplane over campus on April 25, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Falling for UConn

Members of the UConn Skydiving Club jump from 9,000 feet and land on the Great Lawn of the Storrs campus.

Elizabeth Schilling '15 (NUR). (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

#WhyWeAreHuskies: Rise to the Challenge

A video profile of nursing major Elizabeth Schilling '15 (NUR), who has successfully balanced the demands of cheerleading, a job, and a rigorous class schedule.

Charles J. Zwick makes a donation in support of the Charles Zwick Center for Food and Resource Policy, as Foundation staff look on. (Kevin Noonan/UConn Photo)

Zwick Center Gets Half-Million-Dollar Boost

The gift will fund agricultural studies in Connecticut.

Annaliese Sehulster '15 (CLAS). (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

#WhyWeAreHuskies: Enhancing Lives

A video profile of psychology major Anneliese Sehulster '15 (CLAS), who enjoys teaching kids with learning disabilities.