University Life

Crystal R. Emery, Commencement speaker for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 6, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Crystal Emery ’85 (SFA) an Inspiration to CLAS Graduates

Speaking from a wheelchair, Commencement speaker Crystal Emery (SFA) invited graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to 'use me as an example of how you can move forward in life.'

Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Computer Scientist Kimberly Bryant Urges Engineers to Become Agents of Change

Commencement speaker Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, addressed graduates of the School of Engineering as 'architects of the future.'

Vince Pistritto '18 (CLAS, SFA), one of six current UConn undergraduates who have won NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, at the Chemistry Building. Pistritto plans to pursue a Ph.D. in chemical catalysis. (Ellen Yang '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

A Dozen UConn Students, Alums Win NSF Graduate Fellowships

UConn students in fields as varied as chemical engineering, physics, and political science, have earned support from the National Science Foundation for their graduate work.

Kelly Pfeiffer ’18 (CLAS) examines aquaponic lettuce growing in a greenhouse at the Spring Valley Student Farm on April 27, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Growing with Aquaponics at UConn

A new student-led aquaponics system at the Spring Valley Farm is proving fertile ground for research and interdisciplinary projects in addition to fresh produce.

UConn's Storrs campus is decked in all the finery of spring in readiness for Commencement this weekend. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

Spring Has Sprung

UConn's Storrs campus is decked in all the finery of spring in readiness for Commencement this weekend.

University spokesperson Stephanie Reitz, shown here with Vice President Tysen Kendig, was among those recognized for their contributions to student life at the 2018 Division of Student Affairs Awards Program in the Student Union Ballroom on May 2. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Outstanding Work in Supporting Students Recognized

Individuals and programs were recognized for their contributions to student life at the Division of Student Affairs Awards Program on Wednesday.

From left, Thomas Ritter '77 JD, Thomas Kruger, President Susan Herbst, Patricia McHugh, and Larry McHugh at the ceremony held to celebrate the naming of Lawrence D. McHugh Hall on May 2, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Celebrates Former Board Chairman Larry McHugh, Building Named in His Honor

I love that thousands of UConn students will say ‘meet you at McHugh at 11 o’clock,’ said President Herbst at an event to celebrate the naming of McHugh Hall in honor of the former board chairman.

Student-athlete, Zaina Zaki ’18 (BUS) listens to a lecture on financial risk management by finance professor Shantaram Hegde in the School of Business. Zaki tried two different majors before settling on finance. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Zaina Zaki

This graduating women's tennis player, who tried two different majors before settling on finance, says she would advise freshmen that 'It's okay to be unsure of what you want to do for the rest of your life.'

Street sign at the corner of North Eagleville Road and Storrs Road (Route 195). (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Construction Update, May 2018

It’s the month of May, and that means acceleration of construction on the Storrs campus, with the need to close some roads and detour traffic in several spots.

Mechanical engineering major Kyle Cabral '18 (ENG) shows how a robot is used to research an automated process to clean tool holders and reduce manual labor, during Senior Design Demonstration Day on April 27, 2018. (Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Designed to Graduate: Engineering Majors Display Their Senior Projects

Engineering majors presented their capstone projects to peers and the public at Senior Design Demonstration Day.