University Life
UConn Designated ‘HEARTSafe’ Campus
With a defibrillator available within three minutes' walk of any spot on campus, the University becomes the first institution of higher education in Connecticut to earn the designation.
Hartford School Children Enjoy ‘UConn Day’
The event was developed by Hartford's Kennelly School to recognize its partnership with the University and provide the children an opportunity to recognize the positive impact of UConn students and student teachers.
New Sign Greets All Upon Arriving On Campus
The sign was inspired by the ‘LAX’ letters that greet traffic arriving at Los Angeles International Airport.
Four UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
This year for the first time, all four of the UConn students nominated as Goldwater Scholars were successful.
Tickets: Every Student, Every Home Game
Beginning in the fall of 2019, students will no longer need to purchase tickets for home games.
Eleven Young Scientists from UConn Win NSF Graduate Fellowships
'The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is the gold standard when it comes to federally-funded fellowships for aspiring scientists,' says the director of UConn’s Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships.
‘Do Not For One Moment Think We Have No Fun’
Listen to the words of some of the women who attended UConn in the early years reflecting on the triumphs and frustrations of their lives on campus.
First Things First: Why I Joined a Fraternity
Steven Koripsky '21 (BUS) talks about how becoming a fraternity member has provided him opportunities to give back to the community.
Career Outlook 2019: Soft Skills are the Name of the Game for Employers
“The people who have the most creativity, great communication skills … it’s just as important as the technical skills,” says Daniel Murphy ’06 (BUS) of Synchrony, who recruits UConn students.
Building Their Future – The Class of 2019
The Class of 2019 entered UConn in 2015 as the largest freshman cohort admitted to the University at that time. Out of nearly 35,000 applicants vying for admission, 5,200 were admitted. The Class of 2019 also set a record for the number of freshman accepted into UConn’s competitive Honors Program, with 535 enrolling in their […]