University Life

Engineering a New Learning Environment For Neurodiversity

A grant-funded project in the School of Engineering aims to improve higher education for students on the neurodiversity spectrum.

UConn Becomes First In CT To Offer Sign Language Major

UConn has become the first higher education institution in Connecticut to offer a four-year degree in American Sign Language.

A chef makes a pancake at hte Boiling Point competition during the annual Culinary Olympics.

20th Boiling Point Mystery Basket: Frog Legs, Meat Pie and More

UConn crowned the winners of its annual Culinary Olympics.

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Construction Starts Soon on Northwest Science Quad; Some Related Parking Changes Postponed

The University had expected to close Lot N and Lot X in their entirety of this month, but recent developments have made it possible for them to remain open to parking throughout the spring 2020 semester.

Chinese shadow puppets

BIMP Exhibit Asks: Can You Preserve a Shadow?

The current exhibition at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, “Immaterial Remains: Can You Preserve a Shadow?,” aims to not only showcase the art form, but also focus on the question of how to preserve shadow puppetry in China, where it first appeared during the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. Chinese Shadow […]

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20th Culinary Olympics Showcases Skills of Dining Services Chefs

UConn’s Department of Dining Services will hold its 20th Culinary Olympics on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Rome Ballroom in Storrs.

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UConn Ranked No. 11 in Sustainability University Rankings

UConn is just one of two United States institutions to be ranked in top 20.

Cheerleaders practicing a routine.

UConn Cheerleading Returns To National Competition

Huskies will compete at Universal Cheerleaders Association nationals in Orlando later this month.

Countdown to 2020

A video to remind us of the best of 2019 as we get ready for 2020.

Rebecca Lobo with her arms raised.

Lobo Named Recipient of NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

The NCAA will recognize Lobo and the other honorees during the 2020 NCAA Convention on Jan. 22 in Anaheim, Calif.