University Life

Nora Berrah, professor of physics, has been named a Fellow of the AAAS. (Photo courtesy of Nora Berrah)

Two UConn Faculty Named AAAS Fellows

The two women, physics researcher Nora Berrah and dental researcher Susan Reisine, are being honored by the world’s largest general scientific society for their distinguished contributions to their respective fields.

(UConn Photo/Jakob Lopez)

Holiday Sing at the Hartford Campus

The Hartford community came together for an old-fashioned 'Back to the Times' carol sing on the steps of UConn's downtown campus.

Ryan Kim '19 (CLAS) in JOUR 4016: Publication Practice, taught by Marie Shanahan, associate professor of journalism, on Nov. 1, 2018. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo

The ‘Roundup’ of Connecticut News

A newsletter course in the journalism department offers students real-life experience in digital journalism and marketing.

Donn Cabral. (U.S. Olympics Photo)

For Olympic Athlete the Goal is Dual Degrees

Donn Cabral's professional running career has taken him around the world and provided some unique opportunities – including translating something for celebrity gymnast Simone Biles in Rio de Janeiro.

If the responsibilities of a teacher go far beyond academics, why isn’t that what we are testing teacher candidates on? writes Olivia Singer, a master's student in the teacher preparation program. (Getty Images)

Op-ed: Just Passing Tests Won’t Make Teachers Good

If the responsibilities of a teacher go far beyond academics, why isn’t that what we are testing teacher candidates on? writes Olivia Singer, a master's student in the teacher preparation program.

A student embraces the first snow of the academic year at Hilltop Residence Halls. (UConn Photo/Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS))

Flaky Weather

When the first snowflakes of the academic year began to fly on Thursday, students and plow truck drivers went outside.

Akshayaa Chittibabu in South Korea. (Courtesy of Akshayaa Chittibabu)

Truman Scholar Dedicated to Promoting Global Health

Akshayaa Chittibabu '19 (CLAS) talks about her travels, her plans for the future, and napping in the library.

Yasmin Taib, '21 (CLAS) (center) performs with the UConn Taiko Club.

Celebrating UConn’s Global Reach

UConn Worldfest fetes UConn's international student community, and promotes global engagement and learning across cultures.

100 years ago on Nov. 11, UConn celebrated the armistice that brought World War I to a close. (University Library Archives & Special Collections)

‘Joyous Demonstrations’ Marked End of World War I

100 years ago, UConn celebrated the armistice that brought World War I to a close.

The UConn wordmark, in white on a navy background.

Test of Emergency Alert System Tuesday

The test Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 12:25 p.m., involves multiple messaging platforms.