University Life

Niels Giffey '14 (CLAS) (Steve Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

International Student-Athletes Learn About American Life On and Off the Field

Dozens of student-athletes from other nations living in Storrs learn to adjust to a different way of life as well as a high level of competition in their chosen sport.

A view of the eight bed clinical resource laboratory at the Carolyn Ladd Widmer Wing, under construction at the School of Nursing on June 25, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Sneak Peek at Nursing’s New Widmer Wing

Staff of the School of Nursing were given a tour this week of the school's new wing, which is slated to open in the fall.

Jonathan Winter during one of his races at the World Cup 1 in Munich, Germany in 2011. (Photo by Erwin Wyers)

Class of 2012: Jonathan Winter

A member of the U.S. national rowing team throughout Law School, aspiring patent attorney Jonathan Winter '12 JD has already earned a patent for a device that helps adjust the oar lock on a boat.

Melanie Cunha '12 (CLAS) wears a decorated cap before the early afternoon College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony held at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on May 6, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

One Student. One Story. New Chapter

As one chapter ends in the stories of this year's seniors and a new chapter begins, a newly minted graduate takes a look at what UConn has meant to the Class of 2012.

Melanie Deziel (Daniel Buttrey/UConn Photo)

Class of 2012: Melanie Deziel

Senior Melanie Deziel, editor-in-chief of The Daily Campus, became hooked on journalism as a freshman. On May 6, she’ll be the first in her family to graduate from college.

Kayla Everson '12, left, tutors Sarah Adams '12 in the Academic Achievement Center on Dec. 14, 2011. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Tomorrow’s Teachers in Action Today

Education majors Kayla Everson and Sarah Harris honed their coaching skills working with peers in UConn's academic support programs.

Shamsul Arif '12 D.Pharm.

Class of 2012: Shamsul Arif

Doctor of Pharmacy student Shamsul Arif's accomplishments at UConn include extensive community service and a scholarship that resulted in his meeting the U.S. Surgeon-General.

Alexandra Raleigh '12 (CLAS) on April 17, 2012. (Peter Morenus for UConn)

Class of 2012: Alexandra Raleigh

A double major in psychology and political science, Alexandra Raleigh will begin a Ph.D. program in the fall, hoping to pursue a career that fosters diplomacy in international relations.

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Class of 2012: James Londono

James Londono '12 MBA has tried to do it all while earning a degree – and succeeded.

Tekowa Omara-Otunnu '14 (CLAS) in the History Center at Hartford Public Library on April 20, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Semester in Hartford: Learning Through Service

Students in the Urban Semester program blend classroom lessons and life experience at Hartford internships.