University Life

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Summer Session Returns With Half-Price Housing

Summer classes offer students the opportunity to concentrate on difficult course material, or catch up or get ahead with courses they need in order to graduate.

Fleurette King, director of the Rainbow Center, speaks to UConn students during a Safe Zone Husky Ally Training session in the Rainbow Center on Feb. 13, 2012. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Sticker for One, Awareness for All

Husky Ally Safe Zone workshops teach participants to be effective allies to the LGBTQ community.

UConn engineering students play in a pool of oobleck (corn starch and water) as a live demonstration in the ITE lobby on Feb. 24, 2012. (Max Sinton for UConn)

UConn Students ‘Walk on Water’

UConn's Engineering Ambassadors demonstrate the properties of a fluid known as oobleck, as one of the activities of National Engineers Week.

Hollin Abraham: Breaking Boundaries

As a minority in a male-dominated field, this chemical engineer works to pave the way for future female scientists.

UConn Husky Bhangra performs at Asian Nite 2012 on Feb. 25, 2012. (Max Sinton for UConn)

Asian Night at the Jorgensen Plays to an Appreciative Crowd

Performers representing the Asian American Cultural Center provided an evening of memorable entertainment.

Rece Davis, left, plays a game called "Know your Teammates" with Alex Oriakhi, and Jeremy Lamb during the broadcast of EPSN College Gameday from Gampel Pavilion on Feb. 25, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Behind the Scenes at ESPN College GameDay Basketball

GameDay telecasts live from Gampel Pavilion this weekend showcased UConn students' enthusiasm for their team before a national television audience.

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UConn’s Homepage Gets a Mobile Makeover

The University recently launched a new official mobile homepage, to serve as an entry point for UConn mobile resources.

Ethan Butler '12 (ENG) enjoyed himself in the high pressure process of judging. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

What’s the Scoop?

Members of the Class of 2012 have achieved many great things during their time at UConn. Now added to the list, creation of the first Senior Scoop ice cream flavor.

Marissa Guches'13 (CLAS), an outfielder for the Huskies softball team, is congratulated by President Susan Herbst for being among the more than 300 student-athletes who have attained at least a 3.0 grade-point average within the past academic year. The student-athletes were recognized on Feb. 11 for their success in the classroom during halftime of the women's basketball team game against Georgetown. (Steve Slade '89(SFA)for UConn)

Celebrating the Student Side of Student-Athlete Success

More than 300 student-athletes were recognized recently for academic excellence.

Mike Carson: Connected to Campus

Mike Carson: Connected to Campus

This senior is grateful for the opportunities presented to him throughout his past four years, and intends to stay connected to the UConn community well after graduation.