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From left to right, Chief Hans D. Rhynhart ’93 and ’18; Officer Alex Rodriguez ’14; Sgt. Peter Harris ’03; Sgt. Justin Cheney ’07; Sgt. Marc Hanna ’88; Lt. Matthew C. Zadrowski ’07; Officer Tyler Hopson ’13; Lt. Darren Cook ’94; Sgt. Mark Bouthillier ’07; Deputy Chief Andrew Fournier ’95 ’01; Lt. Justin Gilbert ’06. UConn grads not pictured: Officer Robin Kiddy; Sgt. Zachary Ladyga; Officer Joseph Conetta. (Submitted Photo)

From Backpacks to Badges: Alums Thrive as UConn Police Officers

UConn's police department benefits from having a significant contingent of Husky alums among its ranks.

Walter Woodard ’01 Ph.D. on Oct. 17, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Telling Stories With Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward

Connecticut State Historian talks with UConn 360's Julie Bartucca about storytelling, his own history, and what Connecticut residents should be called.

Professor Blends Art and Science in ‘The Colony’

The Colony, a performance about the evolution of communication in two of the most social creatures on earth — humans and ants — can be seen tonight, Saturday, and Sunday.

President Tom Katsouleas speaks at an event to introduce the new Board of Trustees chair Dan Toscano '87 (BUS) at the Engineering Science Building on Sept. 4, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

New Trustees Meet Campus Leaders

Faculty and students welcomed new Board of Trustees members to the community yesterday.

USG President Priyanka Thakkar '20 (BUS) and President Tom Katsouleas cut the ribbon to open the new Student Recreation Center. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

With the Snip of a Ribbon, the Student Recreation Center Opens

The new center on Hillside Road officially opened Aug. 26 at 6 a.m., the morning after a ribbon cutting ceremony led by President Tom Katsouleas.

Fifty-four students in the UConn School of Dental Medicine Class of 2023 (pictured) received their white coats on Aug. 23, along with UConn School of Medicine's 110 new medical students. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo)

164 New White Coats Issued at UConn Health

The Class of 2023, the largest incoming class in UConn Health’s history, is now donning new physician and dentist-to-be white coats.

The Class of 2023 poses for a photo on the Great Lawn on Aug. 24, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Welcome New Huskies

UConn's Class of 2023 is ready to embark on the adventure of being a Husky.

Four people with bags and boxes standing in the lobby of a dorm, with a handpainted sign behind them reading "Welcome to Shippee"

Move-in Weekend 2019: What You Need to Know

As thousands of UConn students prepare to head to campuses throughout the state, here are some logistic points to keep in mind during the busy weekend.

UConn’s Class of 2023 includes more than 5,400 incoming freshmen, about 77% of whom live in Connecticut, including (L to R): Heri Mulungula of New Haven, Julia Lawler of Ridgefield, Sarah Ibrahim of Coventry, and Areez Rahim of Avon. (Stephanie Reitz/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Freshmen Bring Talent, Ambition, and Unprecedented Diversity

First-year students bring with them a wealth of talent and aspirations. Here is all you need to know about the Class of 2023.

An overhead view of the new Student Recreation Center on a sunny day

New Student Recreation Center: It’s What’s Inside That Counts

UConn's brand-new Student Recreation Center is set to transform the campus experience for the entire community.