University Life
Class of 2012: Alexander Velázquez
Alexander Velázquez is graduating with a dual degree in computer science and engineering and German studies. During an internship in Stuttgart, he contributed new code to a driving simulator.
April 10, 2012 | Lynnette Repollet '12 (CLAS)
Class of 2012: Lucien Lafreniere
Lucien Lafreniere '12 (CLAS) previously served four years in the U.S. Marines. Now he is completing another four-year journey, as an outstanding scholar at the Waterbury campus.
April 9, 2012 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn Students Win National Goldwater Scholarship and Honorable Mention
The Barry M. Goldwater Foundation supports outstanding young scientists who wish to pursue a career in science or technology.
April 5, 2012 | Christine Buckley
An Alternative Way to Spend Spring Break
A group of UConn students in the 2012 Honors Alternative Spring Break program traveled to Appalachia to lend a hand.
March 29, 2012 | Cheryl Cranick, Honors Program
Dunkin’ Donuts Opens at New Student Union Location
A Spring Fling event to celebrate the new Dunkin' Donuts on campus included 1,500 free donuts and a 'donut-cutting' of a five-tiered tower made of Husky-themed donuts.
March 22, 2012 | Peter Morenus
Sharielle Applewhite: A Voice for the Unheard
As a UNESCO Student Ambassador for Human Rights, Sharielle Applewhite has helped influence citizens of various regions, from Rwanda to Cherokee Nation.
March 22, 2012 | Julie Bruhn
New Private Lounge in Student Union a Haven for Veterans
UConn’s servicemen and women now have a place in the center of campus where they can study, relax, and discuss their experiences.
March 21, 2012 | Richard Veilleux
Veterans Employment Expo to Take Place at UConn’s Stamford Campus
The March 15 event will bring together vets and employers from New York and New England.
March 9, 2012 | Michael Kirk
Amanda Baez: Passion Beyond the Classroom
A hands-on job and magnificent opportunities to travel have made it possible for this UConn senior to gain exceptional experience before graduation.
March 8, 2012 | Julie Bruhn
Masquerade Ball Spotlights Victorian Era
Ballroom dancing, parlor games, mask making, and a costume contest – all in the Victorian tradition that combines formality with frivolity – were all part of an evening hosted by UConn's Cosplay Club.
March 6, 2012 | Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)