University Life

President Susan Herbst, with Alan Polozov '16 (CLAS) and Douglas Hughes at the President's office in Gulley Hall on Oct. 22, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

First Recipient of Susan Herbst and Douglas Hughes Family Scholarship Announced

Freshman English major Alan Polozov has been named the first recipient of a new scholarship supporting first-year students studying the humanities.

Linda S. Swartz, left, commissioner, Connecticut Department of Veterans’ Affairs awards a Connecticut veterans wartime service medal to Joseph Brubaker, an adjunct faculty member in political science during a ceremony held at the Avery Point campus on Sept. 24, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal Presented at Avery Point Campus

Members of the faculty, staff, and student body were honored for their service to their country.

President Susan Herbst -speaking with students at her office.

President Herbst to Hold Office Hours for Students

Herbst says the sessions give her a valuable opportunity to learn more from students.

A plate of spice rubbed chicken over mixed greens with dried fruit and orange, front, with xiachao niugan jun, or stir-fried mushrooms with bacon, left, cod escabeche over tostones with an avocado cilantro crema, and margherita stone oven pizza at McMahon Dining on Aug. 31, 2012. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

McMahon Dining Hall Reopens with New International Theme

The newly renovated dining hall includes cooking on display and meals that evoke cultural traditions from around the world.

‘myUConn’ Mobile App Launched

The new app helps users find a variety of campus services and resources.

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.