University Life
Macy’s Parade Balloons Are Upside-Down Puppets
A forum held at UConn's Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry revealed some surprising facts about the famous balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and how they involve the disciplines of puppetry and engineering.
Student Leader Wanjiku (Wawa) Gatheru Named UConn’s First Rhodes Scholar
Wanjiku (Wawa) Gatheru, a highly accomplished student leader whose academic achievements have garnered national recognition, has been selected as the University of Connecticut’s first Rhodes Scholar.
Wake Me Up When November Ends
A selection of photos from the current semester that show Storrs at its most beautifully autumnal.
UConn Gets “Skin Smart,” Earns National Skin Cancer Prevention Recognition
UConn is one of just 11 universities to win the distinction of being a Platinum-level Skin Smart Campus for its dedication to preventing skin cancer.
UConn Faculty Soloists Perform with Ukraine Symphony at Jorgensen
The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine will have a distinct UConn sound for its performance on campus.
‘UConn is My Home in America’
Zekun Jiang '20 talks about why she chose to come to UConn, and how the University has made this international student feel at home.
UConn’s Other Winning Basketball Program
In this segment from the UConn 360 podcast, members of the UConn chapter of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association basketball team reflect on coming together to form a winning squad.
First Look at Sendak Collection Items: In the Night Kitchen Exhibit
In 1969, children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak wrote excitedly about his work on In the Night Kitchen. “I’m mad for it-and it’s mad,” he noted.
UConn Reminds Campuses About Inclement Weather Policies
Guidance on early releases, delays or cancellations due to inclement weather.
2019 Dodd Prize Goes to Justice Advocate
The 2019 Dodd Prize was awarded to equal justice advocate Bryan Stevenson.