University Life
From Policy to Practical: UConn Students, Alumni Use Personal Strengths to Address Climate Change
Marshaling the University's resources to tackle the pressing issue of climate change through research, policy advocacy, and more
February 18, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
Students Invited to ‘Be Fearless’ at Werth Institute Summit
Motivating and preparing students to pursue their passions in life
February 17, 2022 | Jaclyn Severance
UConn Program Shows the Difference a Mentor Can Make
Connecting UConn students with high school students to foster skills ranging from forestry to overcoming imposter syndrome
February 16, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
Recent UConn Grads Overwhelmingly Settled in First Jobs or Graduate Education
Nine out of 10 graduates from last spring reported favorable outcomes by the end of 2021
February 7, 2022 | Stephanie Reitz
Two Pop-Up Courses Being Offered in Spring 2022 Semester
The classes focus on important contemporary topics and give students core knowledge on a subject with opportunities to continue exploration beyond the course
February 7, 2022 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Innovation Quest Organizers Expect ‘Extraordinary Turnout’ for This Year’s Competition
The 2021 iQ winner, Raina Jain, received a $15,000 check in support of her startup, The QueenBee, an all-natural, organic, immune-support beverage infused with honeybee products
February 3, 2022 | Claire Hall
DMD Professor’s Historically Themed Video Game Receives Industry Accolades
'Blackhaven is a slower, quieter game drawing from real historical documents, and so it’s really exciting to see it get this kind of attention'
February 3, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
Robust Testing Strategy Helps UConn Welcome Back Healthy, Enthusiastic Students
More than 10,000 students are now in Storrs residence halls, along with about 400 Stamford residential students and thousands of commuter students at those campuses and in Hartford, Waterbury, and Avery Point
February 2, 2022 | Stephanie Reitz
UConn Alumna’s Foundation Helping Werth Innovators ‘Make the Last Yard’
Renee Montgomery's journey from basketball stardom to boardroom success helps students navigate the challenges of college
January 26, 2022 | Jaclyn Severance
Five From UConn Named Fellows By AAAS
The AAAS is the world’s largest general scientific society
January 26, 2022 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications