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President Thomas Katsouleas speaks with Letita Naigles, left, University marshall, and Del Siegle, mace bearer, before the virtual Commencement ceremony broadcast from the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on May 9, 2020.

A Commencement With 9,000 UConn Huskies Present in Spirit

The unique virtual commencement of 2020, captured in images.

An unilluminated "On Air" light in the closed studio of WHUS.

WHUS Airs New Programming as Staff Records Shows at Home

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced WHUS from their on-campus studio, but original programming continues.

A still frame from a video showing trees in bloom at UConn Storrs.

UConn in Bloom

A video essay documents the splendor of the season at UConn Storrs.

Members of ScHOLA2RS House.

ScHOLA2RS House an Academic, Social Success as First Cohort of its Students Graduate

UConn's innovative ScHOLA2Rs House celebrates a major milestone as members of its first freshman cohort graduate.

woman dancing

#UConnGlobalAtHome Brings International Community Closer Together

UConn’s international population is bonding during the coronavirus pandemic through an online initiative offering culture, exercise, and entertainment.

A student in a face mask stands in a mostly deserted part of campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

UConn Students Reflect: Writing About Pandemic Validates Feelings

UConn students reflect on the experience of writing about their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic for a class.

Beth Schweitzer '98 MD, takes a sample kit from the Dairy Bar truck pressed into service for drive up COVID-19 corona virus testing outside Student Health Services on April 14, 2020.

Archiving UConn’s 2020 Pandemic Experience in Real Time for History

University Archives and Special Collections has launched an initiative to capture UConn Nation's reflections on the COVID-19 pandemic as it happens.

Onlookers watch the appreciation parade for the dedicated UConn health care providers treating members of the UConn community on May 05, 2020.

UConn Health Care Workers Honored With Storrs Parade

Health care workers in Storrs were honored with a parade by UConn Public Safety, Facilities, and other agencies.

a woman passing out goodie bags

UConn Students Receive Goodie Bags to Help Finals Studying

UConn students who remain in residence halls got a surprise delivery of goodie bags ahead of final exams.

The iconic Gampel Pavilion floor, as it looks in Minecraft.

Can’t Gather in Person for Commencement? No Problem, Thanks to the UConn Gaming Club

After the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the planned commencement ceremonies this spring, the UConn Gaming Club sprang into action on a virtual version.