University Life

Drew Vandemore '15 (CAHNR), left, and Jasmine Kirkland '16 (CAHNR) paint 'Welcome to UConn' on the rock near the UConn Foundation Building on Aug. 20, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

‘Like a Rolling Stone,’ Spirit Rock on the Move

UConn's iconic Spirit Rock is being moved to accommodate construction, but don't worry, it won't go far.

Group of students posing for a photo in front of a white screen.

UConn Magazine: Si Se Puede

This extraordinary class of seniors (and near-seniors) had already weathered a number of major storms before the pandemic hit.

A sign on the ground saying "Black Lives Matter," surrounded by flowers and candles.

Op-Ed: How Studying Racism Helped Us Become Anti-Racist Activists

Twelve students collaborated on an op-ed piece explaining how their coursework prepared them to respond to the police brutality that sparked protests around the world this summer.

Four smoothies sitting on a rock wall.

UConn Magazine: Summer Smoothies

Smoothies are the perfect summer treat and UConn Dining Services has some great recipes to try.

Animated UConn students wearing masks.

UConn Magazine: Our Defining Moments

These Huskies — students, staff, professors, doctors, nurses, and graduates new and old —are finding innovative ways to help us all navigate a global pandemic.

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Pedaling Past a Pandemic With Four UConn Health Students

The annual summer "Coast to Coast" fundraising cycling tour by UConn Health students has become a "House to House" tour, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Austin Building, home to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Picturing a ‘New Normal’ for UConn CLAS Researchers

UConn CLAS faculty take us into their labs and offices for a glimpse of ramping up research after two months of campus closures.

A picture of UConn Stamford at night, with cars driving by, leaving streaks of light behind them.

UConn Stamford Student Leader Is Phi Beta Kappa Public Service Scholar

The president of the Student Government Association at UConn Stamford is one of just 20 students in the country to win a prestigious public service scholarship.

The annual Earth Week Spring Fling on Fairfield Way is one of the many University-wide efforts to incorporate sustainability into all facets of campus life. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Now a Platinum and Green University

UConn is just one of seven institutions to earn Platinum status in a rigorous assessment of sustainability measures in higher education.

Woman in front of a device screen in video conference for work

So You Want to Have a Virtual Conference? Here’s a UConn Professor Who Did It – and is Planning to Do It Again

Professor Sherry Pagoto talks about the challenges - and benefits - of hosting a multi-day academic conference entirely online.