University Life

Aerial view of the Student Union Mall. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Making CASE: Nine UConn Faculty Inducted into Prestigious Group

UConn scientists, engineers, doctors, and leaders account for 25% of new members to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering

Two people sitting at a table having a discussion

‘It Stands for Excellence’ – A Conversation with UConn’s Azzi Fudd and Interim Provost Pamir Alpay

A star on the court and in the classroom

Students posing in a barn alongside the farm's owner and family.

A Taste of the Future: UConn Animal Science Students Tour Local Dairy Farms

'Food doesn't come from the grocery store. It comes from these farms'

A university professor holding a coffee cup speaks to his class.

Class Aims to Make Financial Literacy Accessible to Everyone

Paying bills, obtaining credit, applying for jobs and more are all part of the 'life-ready' class

The HuskyTHON management team reveals the final total for the 2026 iteration of the dance marathon, $2,223,489.67, onstage

HuskyTHON Raises Over $2.2 Million For The Kids

The annual dance marathon raised $2,223,489.67 for Connecticut Children's

Students walking inside Putnam Dining Hall.

Dining Accessibility is Always on the Menu at UConn

Students with allergies, metabolic conditions, and other issues have a wide variety of dining options

Students sitting at tables, making felt banners.

UConn Late Night: Weekly Event Brings Students Together

Since 2003, the Friday event - featuring games, food, and activities - has been a staple of campus life

Students sitting at tables in a dining hall.

What Makes a Dining Hall Unique?

From sunrooms to Red Zombies to Dairy Bar ice cream, each of UConn's eight dining halls offers something distinctive

Michael and Shari Cantor sitting on a sofa.

Shari and Michael Cantor: A Lifetime of Husky Pride and Generosity

Shari Cantor ’81 (BUS) and Michael Cantor ’80 (ENG), ’83 JD are turning decades of leadership and generosity into a lasting legacy through a $1 million planned gift commitment

UConn Formula SAE students pose with a student-built race car at a competition track.

UConn Engineering Alum Powers Performance at McLaren Racing

Abhiemanyu Sukumaran ’24 (ENG) landed his dream job as a Performance Analysis Engineer at McLaren Racing after serving as president of UConn Formula SAE for two years