University Life

UConn fans cheering on a basketball team at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs.

Study: Being a Fan at Gampel Pavilion (and Elsewhere) Absolutely Rules

Research demonstrates that the in-person experience is richer than watching an event on TV

As UConn's 141st year dawns, the entire University community is ready for the challenges of the future. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Entering Spring Semester with Increased Entry Testing, Other Precautions

'Our cautious start has allowed UConn the ability to successfully reopen and welcome our students back'

Gov. Ned Lamont and UConn Interim President Radenka Maric meet with the winners of the Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge at UConn Stamford (UConn School of Business Photo).

Gov. Lamont Honors Grad Students Who Won Global Investment Championship

'We have students who want to innovate, who want to do research, and who want to stay in Connecticut'

Incoming Interim UConn President Radenka Maric in her lab with graduate research assistant Alanna Gado, left, and Ph.D. student Jiale Xing (Peter Morenus / UConn Photo).

Getting to Know Incoming UConn Interim President Radenka Maric: ‘For Me, The Students Are Everything’

Maric brings experience in mentoring, private industry, and international scholarship to new role

Carson Hill ’21 (CLAS), on the quarterdeck at the rear of the ship at sunset. The island of Maui is behind me. (Photo courtesy of Sea Education Association | SEA Semester ®)

One Student’s Transformative Experience at SEA

'The whole goal of the trip is to do ship-based oceanographic research. So being able to accomplish that as an undergrad is pretty special'

Elizabeth He '22 (CLAS) and André Mastrandrea '23 (SFA) plan to release their album on streaming services free for use by the UConn community.

UConn is the Muse for Students Recording Songs Inspired by Campus Spots

'We just need an idea, a reason to make an album'

UConn Waterbury, where the Promise Scholars partnership was announced Jan. 5.

UConn, Waterbury Officials Announce ‘Promise’ Financial Aid Program

Talented students from the Brass City will receive financial aid for attending any UConn campus

The first-place entry, by Ph.D. student Shirley Huang.

Students Sweep Tech Park’s First Annual Microscopy Art Contest

Demonstrating how science can become art

A gallery of memories from UConn's 140th year

UConn 2021: The Year in Photos

A partial return to 'normal,' new arrivals, and one big farewell: 12 months in the life of Connecticut's flagship public university

a group of scholars

NSF Renews Support for Diversity in STEM Through Alliance Based at UConn

NELSAMP has consistently raised recruitment, retention, and graduation rates for students from racial and ethnic minority groups who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in engineering and the sciences