University Life

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Staff, Groups Honored for Outstanding Student Support

The Division of Student Affairs recently recognized staff and groups for their contributions to student life at UConn.

Hannah Steinke gives the husky statue a kiss on the nose following College of Liberal Arts & Sciences commencement ceremony on May 12. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Snapshot of Commencement

In rain and shine, graduates processed to their commencement ceremonies this weekend. Here is a glimpse into their milestone moments.

Herald pipers announce the arrival of the faculty during the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 11, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Sights and Sounds of Commencement

This weekend we welcomed the Class of 2019 into the UConn alumni family. Congratulations graduates, you'll be Huskies forever.

(Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

Thank You, Mom

Commencement Weekend once again coincides with Mother’s Day this year. In this video, UConn seniors share what their moms means to them.

Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)

The Campus Commute by Any Route

UConn's cycle of life.

UConn’s beloved 'swing tree' beside Mirror Lake, now reaching the twilight of its natural life, will live on through dozens of healthy seedlings that are being nurtured by horticulture professor Mark Brand at the Floriculture Greenhouse. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Dozens of Seedlings Thriving as Iconic ‘Swing Tree’ Descendants

UConn’s beloved 'swing tree' beside Mirror Lake, now reaching the twilight of its natural life, will live on through dozens of healthy seedlings that are being nurtured in a campus greenhouse.

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is celebrating Puppet Arts program director Bart Roccoberton’s career as puppeteer and educator with an exhibition of nearly 100 puppets he and his collaborators and students created. Shown here are Captain Kidd (back) and Dougie Hutchins from 'Tales of the Leatherman'. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

From Building Puppets to Building Puppeteers

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is celebrating Puppet Arts program director Bart Roccoberton’s career as puppeteer and educator with an exhibition of nearly 100 puppets he and his collaborators and students created.

From left, UConn firefighter Benjamin Roper, UConn senior Justin Pedneault ’19 (NUR), and Raffaella Coler, director of the state Office of Emergency Medical Services. (Mike Enright/UConn Photo)

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.

Children cheer for UConn during a parade through the halls of Kennelly School in Hartford on May 2, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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.

Soon to be graduates pose with the new UConn sign along Route 195. From left are Kailin Lu '19 (CLAS), Kai Lu '19 (CLAS), Harun Malik '19 (CLAS), Carley Corbo '19 (ENG), Sidayah Dawson '19 (CLAS), Zhenhao Zhang '19 (CLAS), and Debra Peel '19 (CAHNR). (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.