University Life

UConn Student Wins National Goldwater Scholarship

Molecular and cell biology major Anna Green, of Storrs, Conn., won the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship during her junior year at UConn.

Winter weather visual

Information for UConn Students, Faculty, and Staff Regarding Storm Preparations

Any decision regarding the cancellation of classes or the closing of campuses will be communicated before 5 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8.

Students scoop ice cream at Subog's One Ton Sundae on the Student Union Terrace on Feb. 1, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Tons of Ice Cream, Tons of Fun

Students braved the cold for scoops of Dairy Bar ice cream from the One Ton Sundae, an annual tradition hosted by SUBOG.

The official 2013 UConn Senior Scoop flavor at the Dairy Bar on Jan. 25, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

New Senior Scoop Flavor Minted

The Class of 2013 Senior Scoop flavor made its debut at One Ton Sundae, and is available at the UConn Dairy Bar.

Data security

UConn Offers Range of Resources to Promote Data Privacy and Security

From everyday business practices to planning for an emergency, UConn is helping members of the university community protect the security of electronic data.

Student Health Services cold and flu kit on Jan. 18, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student Health Services Offers Tips to Avoid Catching, Spreading the Flu

University officials are publicizing the availability of flu shots at Student Health Services, disinfecting points of contact, and urging people to stay away from campus when sick or recovering.

Photo of a light bulb in a plant pot with the UConn logo representing going green.

UConn Earns Top Score in Third Annual GreenMetric World Ranking

The University scored particularly high in the education category, which includes sustainability courses, research, and outreach.

Catherine Maher '14 (CANR) says that her work "doesn't feel like a job, it's just another day at the barn." (Angie Reyes/UConn Photo)

Winter Break on Horsebarn Hill

Students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources know their work is never really done.

Professor Albert Waugh (Archives and Special Collections Photo, UConn Libraries)

A (Former) Faculty Member’s Perspective on Finishing Finals

Final exams and those pesky blue books have been part of campus life for many decades, as a journal entry by former professor Albert Waugh demonstrates.

Kathleen Sanner, RN-BC, immunizes a patient at Student Health Services on Dec. 10, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Student Health Services Achieves Prestigious AAAHC Accreditation

UConn is one of only about 200 college health services nationwide to hold accreditation from the Association.