University Life
Kwanzaa Celebrates African-American Community, Milestone
This year's annual celebration on Dec. 7 was also one of many events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the African American Cultural Center at UConn.
December 12, 2018 | Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)
Ellen Emmet Rand Exhibit Puts Personalities on Display
Long before snapshots and selfies, portrait artist Ellen Emmet Rand helped shape the visual identities of the rich and famous in the early to mid-20th century.
December 12, 2018 | Kenneth Best
UConn Mentorship a Critical Career Step for Mason
Connor Adams began working on campus as a participant in the Work Based Learning Program, which brings students from Connecticut’s technical high schools to perform various jobs on campus. Now he's a full-time Facilities employee.
December 12, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Unwrapping UConn Wear
UConn students reveal what they are wearing to stay warm on campus this winter.
December 11, 2018 | Eric Yang '21 (CLAS)
Women’s Basketball Wins Gingerbread Contest
Teams from across the University competed in the annual Gingerbread House decorating contest on Dec. 6.
December 11, 2018 | Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)
UConn Symphony Premieres African-American Composer’s Work
The evening also highlighted the two student winners of this year's Concerto Competition.
December 10, 2018 | Kenneth Best, photos by Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)
New Dean Named to College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources
Indrajeet Chaubey, formerly of Purdue University, is a seasoned administrator and internationally recognized researcher.
December 7, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Core Samples Dig Deep into History of Horsebarn Hill
Samples taken from an iconic campus location are helping undergraduates in a geology lab course learn how to read the history of geologic layers going back tens of thousands of years.
December 6, 2018 | Elaina Hancock
When a UConn Fraternity Stood Up To Segregation
Tom Breen of UConn360 podcast recounts an incident in UConn history that played a significant role nationally.
December 6, 2018 | Tom Breen
UConn at Night
From students studying far into the night to the festive atmosphere created by holiday lights, UConn's main campus is aglow 24/7.
December 6, 2018 | Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)