University Life
Success of Stamford Student Housing Prompts UConn to Offer More
In response to student demand, the University is adding about 120 more beds in apartment buildings close to the Stamford Campus, starting this fall.
Musical ‘Disaster’ Opens Nutmeg Summer Series
Artistic director Terrence Mann discusses this year's Nutmeg Summer Series, which opens June 7.
Construction Update, June 2018
Construction is still widespread at UConn Storrs during June, as are the related delays and detours.
Operations Center Keeps an Eye on UConn 24/7
From dealing with lockouts, to monitoring the power supply and making sure security cameras are functioning, the Operations Center provides 24-7 coverage to students and staff all across the Storrs campus.
UConn’s Dining Director Wins Industry Honors
The University was also recognized nationally for the best vegan recipe.
UConn Scholarship To Honor Parkland School Shooting Victim
Fourteen-year-old Alex Schachter hoped one day to play in the University's Marching Band. The University offered him admission posthumously.
SLED Lighting Program is a Bright Idea
The University is in the midst of a five-year program to convert the lighting on campus to LED, to reduce energy consumption and costs.
Student-Athlete Strong: Jack McLister
Tennis player Jack McLister says the biggest challenge he faces as a student-athlete is balancing classes with the team's travel schedule.
Student-Athlete Strong: Chris Winkel
To baseball player Chris Winkel, being a Husky is 'a mindset to embrace every obstacle ahead ... and overcome it.'
Nature Park an Opportunity for Quiet on Busy Campus
Ten years after the Hillside Environmental Education Park was created at the site of a former landfill, the park has been extended with additional land and trails.