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October 4, 2026

University Life

Senior chemical engineering student Derek Chhiv, right, discusses with Professor Anson Ma his group's prototype for an artificial kidney. The prototype was generated through 3-D printing. (Al Ferreira for UConn)

Rising to the Challenge: Students

A review of some student highlights over the past 12 months.

December 23, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

A view of the Convocation ceremony held on the Student Union Mall on Aug. 22, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Dynamic Community: UConn in 2014

A look at UConn’s evolving community during 2014.

December 22, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Gavel and open book on a wooden table in the courtroom. (iStock Photo)

UConn Undergraduates Head to National Moot Court Contest

The team will represent UConn for the first time at the national level.

December 12, 2014 | Cheryl Cranick, Honors Program

Students walk outdoors near the John W. Rowe Center for Undergraduate Education on Dec. 4, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Five-day Black-and-white Challenge Comes to Campus

University photographer Peter Morenus responds to the national social media campaign with a selection of campus shots in grayscale.

December 12, 2014 |

The Nathan Hale Inn. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Seeks to Buy Nathan Hale Inn for Student Housing

Trustees have authorized the University to negotiate purchase of the hotel to accommodate more students on campus.

December 10, 2014 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

Two students at Midnight Breakfast. (Cody Carver '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)Two students at Midnight Breakfast. (Cody Carver '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Tips for Surviving Finals

Students at this year's Midnight Breakfast offer some advice for getting through finals week.

December 8, 2014 | Cody Carver '14 (CLAS)

Preparing to Shape the Future with 3-D Printing

Students in UConn's 3-D Printing Club are learning first-hand the functional and artistic potential of 3-D printing.

November 20, 2014 | Cody Carver '14 (CLAS)

Close to Home Scholarship Builds Strong UConn Tie

Second-year student and scholarship recipient Calvin Ng feels he has a special bond with UConn.

November 17, 2014 | Kristina Goodnough, UConn Foundation

University Honors Veterans

At a ceremony on Monday, President Herbst spoke of the UConn students and alums who served and sacrificed for their country.

November 11, 2014 | Elizabeth Caron

UConn hockey plays Boston College in November 2014. (UConn File Photo)

UConn Hockey Defeats BC in Front of Sellout Crowd

The Huskies earned their first-ever Hockey East win Wednesday night, in their home opener at the XL Center.

November 6, 2014 | Bill Peterson, Athletic Communications & Elizabeth Caron

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