University Life

The 2023 NCAA championship banner was unveiled before a record crowd for the men's home opener at Gampel Pavilion.

UConn Replacing Gampel Videoboards, Making Other Venue Improvements

The centerpiece of the Basketball Capital of the World first opened its doors in 1990

An example of a UConn Spirit Award, a replica of the Husky dog, from 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Spirit Awards Recognize Outstanding UConn Workers

The ceremony recognizes the efforts of employees, especially staff, in building community and promoting civility

The UConn men address the crowd at the victory rally in Hartford.

The Huskies Take Hartford

Celebrating a national championship with 60,000 of their closest friends

Aerial shot of UConn's main campus in Storrs.

UConn Students in Individualized Majors Program Share Commonality: Traditional Majors Didn’t Fit

Students take ownership of their education by forging unique courses of study

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

Metanoia 2024 Kick-Off on Wednesday, April 17

This year’s Metanoia will focus on 'pathways to productive civil discourse'

Thomas Long, professor emeritus in the School of Nursing, has donated more than a dozen 19th century books to the UConn Library and Archives & Special Collections.

19th Century Commonplace Books Show What Was Read and Loved; Poetry as Lived Experience

'The hunt for hidden meanings gives most of us a headache. Why not look at poetry just for pleasure?'

The band Snarky Puppy plays on stage.

Snarky Puppy Brings Joyous, Eclectic Mix to Jorgensen

Group that started among college friends has since become world-famous

Entryway sign lit up green for St. Patricks Day and for Sustainability.

UConn Sustainability Action Plan Taking Wide-Ranging Approach to ‘Green’ Future

A framework for environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability

The UConn Huskies hoist the NCAA national championship trophy.

Twice as Nice

Back-to-back champions for UConn Nation

After an extensive collaborative effort and restoration process by UConn faculty, facilities staff, and students, Connecticut’s oldest planetarium will soon be back in action.

UConn’s Old Planetarium Gets a New Upgrade

UConn faculty, students, and facilities staff are working to reawaken Connecticut’s oldest planetarium