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Mentors Quinn Barron, a senior psychological sciences major, and Angela Chen, a senior history major, were leaders at the UConn FIRST Storrs fields trip in Spring 2022.

Campus Change Mentoring Program Grows from CLAS Faculty Fellowship

The new mentoring program for regional campus students moving to Storrs is one way the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is empowering faculty to make impactful change

A young woman carrying a skateboard and wearing sunglasses.

Undergrads’ Eyewear Startup Could Take Students from ‘Cool to School’ In Mere Seconds

The goal: making transition lenses that respond to the touch of a button

A student gives the thumbs-up sign in front of the composting privy under construction at Spring Valley Farm.

Taking Care of Business, Sustainably, at UConn’s Spring Valley Student Farm

When nature calls, farm visitors will soon be able to answer sustainably, by using UConn’s first ADA-compliant composting privy

UConn Men's Basketball players on the court during a game

Calling All Creators: Werth Institute Seeking Fellows to Join Championship Labs, Los Angeles Influencers Trip in November

An opportunity to help student-athletes build their brands, and gain valuable experience

WiSFiRE 2020

‘WiSFiRE’ Sparks Connections for Women Students and Faculty in STEM

Second edition of conference features UConn faculty, alumnae, and leaders who have blazed a trail in STEM careers

The UConn Public Safety Complex.

Police Chief Gerald Lewis Departs UConn; Deputy Chiefs Fournier, Silver Splitting Role

Interim co-chiefs bring a wealth of UConn experience to their roles

UConn students Audrey Larson, left, and Angel Velasquez pose for a photo on campus on Aug. 17, 2022 with shirts from the apparel company they run together that hopes to partner artists with charities.

From Artwork and Apps, These Young Entrepreneurs Have ‘Unfolded’ Opportunities at UConn

Thriving in an environment that fosters innovation and creativity

Students browse articles of clothing in UConn's new Swap Shop

Swap, Don’t Shop: Sustainable Fashion is Coming to UConn

A secondhand clothing store, the first of its kind, is coming to the Storrs campus this fall to help students learn about, and counteract, fast fashion

Lynita Reid and her daughter Kaitlyn outside the UConn Stamford campus building

What It’s Like to be a 40-year-old First-year Student

'It’s never too late to go back. You never know what you’re capable of until you try'

Smiling female student

Allied Health Major Lets Students Make a Difference Close to Home

Emelis Santos '24 is among a growing number of students choose allied health sciences at UConn Waterbury to give back to their communities