University Life

A view of the trophies during a rally to celebrate the Women's Basketball win over Louisville held along Fairfield Way on April 10, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Gr8ness: Bringing Home Another Trophy

Thousands of students and other Husky fans lined the route of the parade to welcome the National Championship women's basketball team back to campus.

Portrait of Carlos J. Rodriguez '13 (CLAS) on March30, 2013. (Max Sinton/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Carlos Rodriguez, Future Counselor

Carlos Rodriguez '13 (CLAS) is grateful for the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree, and he plans to 'pay it forward' by becoming a counselor.

President Susan Herbst talks with Surav Sakya '13 (CLAS), middle, and Garrett Rapsilber '13 (CLAS) during her office hours in Albert Gurdon Gulley Hall on Feb. 18, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

President Herbst to Hold Office Hours for Students April 15

President Susan Herbst is inviting students to share their ideas, questions, and concerns with her at open office hours on Monday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Joe Williamson '13 (ED) on April 2, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Joseph Williamson, Future Social Studies Teacher

Connecticut history buff Joe Williamson '13 (ED) incorporates elements of local history into his lesson plans to engage students.

Addison Zhao (CLAS '13) on March 6, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Addison Zhao, Future Educational Psychologist

Psychology senior Addison Zhao has excelled as both a student and a peer educator. Now he hopes to study educational psychology in graduate school.

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.

Russell Lycan ’13 (CLAS). (Sheila Foran/UConn Photo)

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.

Shervin Etemad (CLAS '14) on March 6, 2013. (Max Sinton/UConn Photo)

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 Logo (Courtesy of the UConn Foundation)

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.

Brett Decker worked in the Upper Ninth Ward neighborhood of New Orleans for Community Collaborations International. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

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.