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President Tom Katsouleas, right, throws the ceremonial first pitch to Scott Roberts, UConn foundation president, at Citi Field in Queens during a New York Mets baseball game on Aug. 11, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Pitching in for the New York Mets

UConn President Tom Katsouleas threw the ceremonial first pitch during a New York Mets baseball game Sunday.

Large construction vehicles piling up earth in a muddy field that will become a parking lot

Construction Update: August 2019

The latest updates on construction at UConn for the month of August 2019.

Gabriella Medvik '17 (SFA) poses with the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Alumna Relishes Her Experience as ‘Hotdogger’

As the first alum to be hired to motor the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile cross country, Gabriella Medvick ’18 (SFA) says she couldn’t wait to show UConn Nation her new set of wheels and ketchup with her fellow Huskies.

UConn 360 story graphic

Heard Here: UConn 360

This series spotlights UConn 360, a biweekly podcast that aims to provide glimpses into the University of Connecticut from every conceivable angle.

Large letter entrance UConn sign on route 195. July 24, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Summertime Blues? Not at UConn

A gallery of beautiful photos from the University of Connecticut during the summer.

An aerial view of consruction work along North Eagleville Road that shows deep trenches and exposed pipe

Piping Up: Recent UConn Projects Benefit Economy and Environment

UConn's recent infrastructure improvements have both saved the school money and been good for the environment.

SURF student Grace Nichols '20 (CLAS) using software to measure response rates of mice with hopes of understanding Tinnitus. June 27, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Summer Undergraduate Researcher Grace Nichols ’20 (CLAS)

"A topic you might learn about in one slide or one lecture, you are now going in depth on and on the front lines," says Grace Nichols '20 (CLAS).

A student graduating in 2014 wears a cap with the legend, 'Students Today, Huskies Forever.' (Elizabeth Caron/UConn File Photo)

UConn to Seek Alumni Input on Post-Graduate Career Success

By seeking information about graduates’ career paths at the five-year and 10-year mark after their degrees, the University hopes to assess the impact of a UConn education and help future generations of students.

Catie Wigfield, 10, of Baltic, takes a taste of cheese sauce during a competition held at the UCann Cook Camp at Gelfenbien Commons on July 18, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Future Chefs

Campers at UCann Cook Camp 102 worked with UConn chefs to learn the art of international ethnic cuisine and how to create pastries and breads.

As Susan Herbst prepares to complete her presidency, faculty, staff, students, and alumni reflect on the impact she has had on the UConn community over the past eight years. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Thank You, President Herbst

As Susan Herbst prepares to complete her presidency, faculty, staff, students, and alumni reflect on the impact she has had on the UConn community over the past eight years.