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A man sits next to a large blue puppet with a mustache and tie, as part of an innovation event

What’s New? At Innovation Expo, the Answer is Plenty

Monday's Experience Innovation Expo offered students a chance to explore some of UConn's resources to harness creativity and entrepreneurial skills.

Student Perspective: Berk Alpay Thinks AI Could “Change Everything”

When Berk Alpay ’21 (ENG, CLAS) mentions the future, he’s not talking about what he’s going to have for dinner (Hint: Chang’s Garden on Route 195 has been a favorite since he was a kid.) or what courses he’d like to take next semester. Not even what his plans are for after he graduates with a dual […]

The barn sits watchful by the road (or The Barn), oil by Blanche Serban.

UConn Magazine: The Shape of Storrs

UConn is UConn because glacial ice slid by 20,000 years ago and shaped the landscape that today includes our iconic Horsebarn Hill, writes Robert Thorson.

Four men with bluegrass instruments stand on stage before a large audience

Brothers of We Banjo 3 Bring Fresh Sound to Jorgensen

The Irish bluegrass group We Banjo 3 brings its signature mix of musical styles to the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 17.

This Student is a Tough Competitor. Heard of Her Sport?

UConn junior Laura Sofía Bedoya, of East Haven, Connecticut, is a forward and vice captain of the 15-member USA Women Underwater Rugby Team.

Jerauld Manter. (UConn Class of 1960 Yearbook)

UConn’s Behind-the-Scenes Chronicler Honored with New Road Name

A professor and "official unofficial" photographer, Jerauld Manter documented life at UConn for over 50 years, during its most formative period.

Timothy "Scott" Case 92 (ENG), co-founder of Priceline.com speaks to students to kick off UConn's “Month of Discovery.” (Lucie Turkel/UConn Photo)

Priceline.com Alum Ushers In ‘Month of Discovery’

“When you are looking to start a company, you have to be curious about the problem the company will solve and if there is really a need for it,” said Timothy "Scott" Case, ’92 (ENG).

Students exercise at the new Student Recreation Center

Business is Booming at New Student Recreation Center

The early numbers are in, and UConn's new Student Recreation Center is already a success story.

Black and white photo from 1969 of two young men sitting in the trunk of a car, making the peace sign with their hands

Woodstock Forever: A Personal Reflection

UConn Today writer Ken Best recalls his attendance at the famed Woodstock concert, and the way those times have shaped his life.

Black and white photo showing a crowd of people listening to speakers in front of the UConn Student Union in 1969

‘Day-Glo and Napalm’ Exhibition Looks Back at UConn Activism

An exhibit on display at the Dodd Center looks back on the turbulent years of Vietnam-era protest at UConn.