University Life
UConn’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans Receives Grant from NBC Connecticut
The grant will be used to expand the program, which equips veterans to start and grow their own businesses.
Student Writes, Directs Original Opera on Holocaust Theme
The opera by University Scholar Spencer Reese '13 (SFA), 'Always Hope,' premiered on Dec. 7 and 8 at the Jorgensen.
UConn Student Wins Prestigious Marshall Scholarship
Ethan Butler '12 (ENG), former president of UConn's chapter of Engineers Without Borders, is the second UConn graduate to win a Marshall Scholarship in four years.
Veterans Honored for Service to Their Country
UConn observed Veterans Day with a ceremony at the Remembrance Memorial on the Great Lawn on Monday.
School of Nursing Celebrates Opening of Widmer Wing
The school's new wing is named in honor of the first dean of nursing, Carolyn Ladd Widmer.
Martians Invade UConn in ‘War of the Worlds’ on Campus Radio
On the 74th anniversary of the infamous 1938 broadcast of H.G. Wells' classic, WHUS broadcast the drama live with a contemporary and local twist.
First Recipient of Susan Herbst and Douglas Hughes Family Scholarship Announced
Freshman English major Alan Polozov has been named the first recipient of a new scholarship supporting first-year students studying the humanities.
Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal Presented at Avery Point Campus
Members of the faculty, staff, and student body were honored for their service to their country.
President Herbst to Hold Office Hours for Students
Herbst says the sessions give her a valuable opportunity to learn more from students.
McMahon Dining Hall Reopens with New International Theme
The newly renovated dining hall includes cooking on display and meals that evoke cultural traditions from around the world.