University Life
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.'
May 7, 2018 | Bret Eckhardt
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.'
May 7, 2018 | Bret Eckhardt
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.
May 4, 2018 | Combined Reports
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.
May 3, 2018 | Elaina Hancock
Spring Has Sprung
UConn's Storrs campus is decked in all the finery of spring in readiness for Commencement this weekend.
May 3, 2018 | Elizabeth Caron
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.
May 3, 2018 | Combined Reports
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.
May 2, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), with photos by Peter Morenus
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.'
May 2, 2018 | Susan Twiss
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.
May 1, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz
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.
April 30, 2018 | Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)