University Life

Aaliyah Habeeb (King Henry) and Sebastian Nagpal (Hal) in Shakesepeare’s HENRY IV onstage at Connecticut Repertory Theatre through May 5. (Gerry Goodstein for UConn)

‘When a Woman Can Be King’: CRT’s Production of Henry IV

Aaliyah Habeeb plays King Henry and Michele Tauber Falstaff in Shakespeare's epic coming-of-age story of privilege, politics, and power, at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre April 25-May 5.

Drew Asia-Keating in England.

Education Abroad: Drew-Asia Keating ’20, London, England

First-generation college student Drew Asia-Keating '20 (CLAS) says her Education Abroad experience in London took her out of her comfort zone.

Anthonia Wray '19 (CAHNR). (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

First Things First: Why I Study Nutritional Sciences

As part of a video series, Anthonia Wray '19 (CAHNR) shares what inspired her to declare her current major.

Neag School music education master’s degree student Jesús Cortés-Sanchez 18 (ED), ’19 MA (far right) plays with the advanced clarinet group of Yale School of Music’s Morse Academy. He now serves there as an intern and teaching artist during the summer. (Matthew Fried/UConn Photo)

Living the Dream

Music education student Jesús Cortés-Sanchez discusses being a DREAMer and what music means for him.

Luis Rivera in Prague, Czech Republic.

Education Abroad: Luis Rivera ’19, Prague, Czech Republic

Accounting major Luis Rivera '19 (BUS) says his Education Abroad experience in Prague, Czech Republic, helped him grow as a person.

Ryan Cortier, a recent engineering grad, left, and Sophie MacDonald ’20 (ENG) promote the concept of a new club, where students could bring anything from furniture to iPhones and learn to fix it themselves. The new club would be called the UConn Repair Café. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Focus on Sustainability: UConn’s Spring Fling

The Spring Fling festival on Fairfield Way featured organic and local food, eco-friendly vendors, green companies, and student groups in a celebration of sustainability.

Caesar Valentin '20 (CLAS).

First Things First: Why I Study Philosophy

As part of a video series, Caesar Valentin '20 (CLAS) shares what inspired him to declare his current major.

Charles Hernandez '20 (CLAS).

First Things First: Why I Study Psychology

As part of a new video series, Charles Hernandez '20 (CLAS) shares what first shaped and inspired him to declare his current major.

Wanjiku Gatheru '20 (CAHNR) is one of just 62 students nationwide to receive the award, which is presented to undergraduate students who have devoted themselves to public service. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Environmental Studies Student Wins 2019 Truman, Udall Scholarships

Wanjiku Gatheru '20 (CAHNR) is the first student in UConn history to win these two prestigious national awards in the same year.

Omaniel Ortiz '20 (CAHNR) by the River Thames with Big Ben (shrouded in scaffolding) in the background. Big Ben, the iconic clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London, is currently undergoing major renovations.

Education Abroad: Omaniel Ortiz ’20, London, England

For first-generation college student Omaniel Ortiz, his Education Abroad experience in London was the first time he traveled outside the U.S.