University Life

Plates that Helped Map the Universe, Now at UConn

Distant galaxies, black holes, and more secrets of the universe via tiny holes in aluminum

The puppets on display in the "Hecho en Puerto Rico" exhibit range in age from 1960 to the present, and reflect a variety of styles, artistic media, and purposes (Tom Breen / UConn Photo).

Ballard Exhibit Highlights Depth of Puerto Rican Puppetry to Educate, Entertain, Advocate

'We want to draw attention to what puppetry has been, is, and could be and how it connects with the important ideas that people have about themselves, their communities, and their society'

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UConn Magazine: Engineering Her Best Self

Courtney Luker's ’22 (ENG) interest in figuring out how things work by taking them apart and putting them back together again was obvious from the time she was a toddler.

UConn Tour Guides Kavya Ganugapati '22 (CAHNR), Allison Zweig '22 (BUS), Alexandra Stamboulis '22 (BUS), Sam Dorman '22 (CLAS)(BUS), and Sofia Rodriguez '22 (CLAS)show their UConn spirit during an Open House visit on Oct. 16, 2021. (Kayla Simon/UConn Photo)

Record-Setting 40,000+ Applicants Seek to Join UConn’s Class of 2026

Despite Economic and Demographic Challenges, More Students Than Ever Want to Be Huskies

Drone photo of the Student Union Mall , Wilbur Cross, and sunset.

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

A Werth Institute event is aimed at helping students be fearless, persistent, and resilient in their endeavors toward landing their dream job or internship.

Students Invited to ‘Be Fearless’ at Werth Institute Summit

Motivating and preparing students to pursue their passions in life

Meg Sanders ’22 (CAHNR) (left) worked with two high school students from Cheshire high where they created an environmental education booth at the Cheshire Sustainability Fair. (Photo courtesy of Laura Cisneros).

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

Rentschler field video board with 'Congratulations, Class of 2021!' message

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

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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

The student-focused startup competition Innovation Quest starts on Feb. 9 (UConn School of Business Photo).

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