University Life

Stacks of books written by UConn faculty members.

UConn Magazine: A Feast for the Mind

Looking for something to read during the long, dark nights of winter? UConn's faculty has you covered.

The Red Barn on Horsebarn Hill lit up for the holidays during a snowstorm.

Season’s Greetings, UConn-Style

A selection of images from across the state show UConn Nation's holiday spirit at its finest.

UConn Rhodes Scholar Wawa Gatheru is applauded by state lawmakers in Hartford.

Wawa Gatheru, UConn’s First Rhodes Scholar, Honored by State Leaders at Capitol

UConn's first Rhodes Scholar, Wawa Gatheru, was honored by Gov. Ned Lamont and lawmakers at the state Capitol in Hartford.

Holidays at UConn: Reviving a Hartford Tradition

UConn Hartford revives a beloved capital city tradition with carol singing on the steps of the historic Hartford Times building.

Dung beetle, Phanaeus index, from UConn’s insect collection on Nov. 18, 2019

A Bug Life

A multi-sensory glimpse inside the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology's vast Biodiversity Research Collection.

Members of the band Kids That Fly playing on stage.

UConn Bands: Kids That Fly

From its beginnings in the UConn Entertainment Group, student band Kids That Fly has become a popular attraction on campus and beyond.

Battling Climate Anxiety with Knowledge

A new course at UConn aims to explore and define what it means to be alive in a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene.

"The Arc," a sculpture by Alexander Liberman, at sunrise.

A Monumental Addition to Campus

"The Arc," a sculpture by Alexander Liberman, arrived in Storrs this month at its new home next to the Benton Museum of Art.

Students studying at the Wilbur Cross South Reading Room

The Final(s) Countdown

A gallery of photos captures the focus and determination of UConn students as they study for final exams at spots across campus.

UConn at the United Nations Climate Conference

UConn students attending the United Nations climate change conference in Madrid reflect on their experiences and what they've learned.