University Life
Outstanding Students in the Class of 2013
As the University counts down to Commencement, UConn Today is featuring some of this year's outstanding graduating students.
Class of 2013: Russell Lycan, Future Marine Archaeologist
Russell Lycan ’13 (CLAS) is making the journey from Navy diver to a career in marine archaeology.
Pre-med Student Exploring Range of Opportunities at UConn
Shervin Etemad '14 (CLAS) set out as a pre-med student and has stuck to his plans, but he has also taken opportunities to explore diverse interests.
Ignite Competition Kicks Off Crowdfunding at UConn
A UConn alumnus is offering $25,000 to University-related causes that get the largest number of students and young alumni to support them by May 3.
UConn Earns Top National Honor for Community Service Initiatives
The University is named among five winners of the 2013 Presidential Award, the highest honor a university can receive for its service work.
More Than 100 Years of Summer Session
Warm-weather classes are a well-established tradition at UConn.
Dancing the Night Away at HuskyTHON
Students show their support for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center at UConn's annual dance marathon, the culmination of a year-long fundraiser.
Student Poet Goes on Tour
UConn junior Allegra Berndt has been selected as a Connecticut Student Poet, and is reading her work at universities around the state.
President Herbst’s Student Office Hours Rescheduled
The President's office hours for students, postponed this week because of the weather, will now take place on Monday, Feb. 18.
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.