University Life

Portrait of Christopher Sancomb in the Materials Library

Seeing Is Believing: UConn’s Materials Library Helps Student Researchers Weigh Options

The library houses a collection of raw, manufactured, and reclaimed materials from all over the world that go into the built environment around us

An aerial view of the temporary labyrinth set up on the Founders Green

One Step at a Time: Labyrinths (Even Temporary Ones) Are a Place for Wellness

A temporary labyrinth that offers opportunities for quiet reflection and contemplation may become a permanent campus feature

Waterbury Walkbury.  Students walking around Waterbury, CT. visiting local businesses and City Hall

Student Activities Building a Sense of Belonging at UConn’s Regional Campuses

Engagement in clubs and organizations has dramatic and positive impact on student experiences

Portrait of Briana Brady in front of the Young Building

Veteran and Mom Adding New Title to Her Résumé: UConn Graduate

The hard work of being a full-time student while taking care of a family is about to be rewarded

Students collecting trash along North Eagleville Road in Storrs

‘Don’t Mess with Mansfield’ Encourages Students and Community Members to Clean Up their Town

This litter cleanup event fosters the growing relationship between students at UConn and the local community while conserving the environment

A student in a black jacket selects a cupcake from a table outdoors.

UConn Amplifies Sustainability Message with Spring Fling

From goat yoga to zero-waste barbecue, spreading the message that sustainability is creative and rewarding

Red handprints and paint splatter over a blue and yellow background, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, with the words '!Stop War!' in the center, featuring black line drawings of human hands pulling at the borders of the country and a flying dove.

Babbidge Library Exhibit Offers Powerful Images of War, and Hope, Created by Ukrainian Children

"Children Draw War, Not Flowers" will be on display at the Homer Babbidge Library through August 1

Four people pose for a photo with one person holding the spirit award trophy and the other holding a paper with their recognition

Employees Honored At Annual UConn Spirit Awards Ceremony

Every year, the ceremony recognizes the efforts of employees, especially staff, in building community and promoting civility at the University

Family standing around the Husky statue all dressed in UConn gear

A Family of Huskies Adds Another Graduate This Spring

When Mary Kate Neumuth ’25 (CLAS) graduates from UConn a year early in May, she will continue a three-generation tradition of Husky alumni in her family

MCB Professor Kristen Ramsey and Ken Jennings, host of Jeopardy!

This Is Jeopardy! … With a UConn Professor

A UConn molecular and cell biology assistant professor appeared on the game show on April 1