University Life
Construction Update, July 2019
If you're heading to the Dairy Bar this summer, be prepared for a slight detour to get to the parking lot from Route 195.
Star of CRT’s ‘Cabaret’ is Veteran of Broadway, London’s West End
Olivier Award winner Laura Michelle Kelly, who stars as Sally Bowles in the 2019 Nutmeg Summer production of 'Cabaret,' says she enjoys the change of pace playing an established character in a revival.
Summer Undergraduate Researcher Ian Sands ’20 (ENG)
'Doing research in a lab gives you a sense of responsibility that the classroom does not. Nothing is set up for you,' says SURF award recipient Ian Sands.
UConn to Add Bachelor’s Program in Allied Health Sciences at Waterbury Campus
The University announced today that allied health sciences, one of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields, will soon be available at UConn Waterbury as a bachelor’s degree program that can be completed from start to finish at that campus.
A Growth Industry at UConn
UConn is leading the way in cannabis cultivation and research, helping growers meet increasing demand for medical uses and teaching students who will lead this new industry.
Three Parking Lots to Close Due to New Construction in North Campus
Changes in parking to accommodate the new Northwest Science Quadrant will phased in, beginning in the upcoming fall semester.
New Class Helps Law Students Improve Their Technology Skills
Students in the class developed real technical solutions to help both a legal services agency and the law school’s Animal Law Clinic.
CRT’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Filled with Heart and Hit Songs
The Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s Nutmeg Summer Series will open June 6 with the musical 'Mamma Mia!' – featuring songs by the Swedish pop/dance group ABBA.
Presenting Science to the Public in a Post-Truth Era
A panel discussion Friday grappled with the challenge of how, in this time of sweeping science denial, scientists can craft messages about their research that not only inform but also persuade.
Female Student Entrepreneurs Share Tips for Success
Aspiring entrepreneurs from Miss Porter's School came to campus on Wednesday to learn from UConn undergraduate entrepreneurs.