University Life

Men's basketball standout Shabazz Napier '14 (CLAS) walks across the floor at Gampel Pavilion after receiving his diploma, during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on May 11. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three National Champions, Three Perfect APR Scores

Men's basketball, women's basketball, and field hockey had 1000 scores in 2012-13.

Rick Mastracchio '82 (ENG) brought a new perspective to his Commencement speech, which he delivered to graduates of the School of Engineering from the International Space Station. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

A Commencement Speech from Space

NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio '82 (ENG) presented a unique perspective in his address to UConn engineering graduates.

Six Husky Teams Recognized for Excellence in Academics

Each year, the NCAA honors teams with APRs in the top 10 percent of their respective sports.

This Side of Survival

When he was 17, John Tartaglio lost both his legs. Earlier this month, he graduated from UConn with an MBA. Read his story.

Justin Xu, a Ph.D. student in actuarial science, talks to Matt Phelan, a Wall Street stockbroker, about the National Retirement Sustainability Index project Xu has developed. Phelan is working with the Goldenson Center to help design, price, and market a patented insurance product. (Christine Buckley/UConn Photo)

Financial Research, Student Success Add Up in Actuarial Program

The actuarial science program is an example of how UConn students produce original research that can translate into real benefits for companies.

Brewing Coffee with Bluetooth

Four UConn engineering students modified a Keurig coffee maker with mobile features such as scheduling the brew for a specified time.

UConn on Instagram: The Year in Review

See the University through students' eyes – and camera phones – in this review of 2013-2014 on Instagram.

Ari Fischer '15 (ENG) a Udall Scholarship winner, in the lab at the UConn Center for Clean Energy Engineering on April 8, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three UConn Students Win Prestigious National Scholarships

A junior in engineering has won a Udall Scholarship, and two CLAS students have received Critical Language Scholarships.

A counseling session at the UConn Center for Career Development. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

UConn Job Seekers

Spoken word poet Zachary Johnson '14 (CLAS) encourages UConn students to make the most of their job search.

A Class of Championship Caliber

The Class of 2014 has been exceptional in a wide variety of ways in many different places.