University Life
Misunderstood Monsters: Tales of Horror Are Far More Than Blood Splatter and Gore
'There’s just tremendous beauty and art and intelligence behind the greatest films in any category. Why do so many critics plug in the worst horror films for all horror?'
October 29, 2025 | Kimberly Phillips
Being Seen, Feeling Seen: Summit Examined Complicated, Far-Ranging Intersections of Sport and Human Rights
Human Rights Summit features perspectives from athletes, academics, and industry experts
October 28, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
UConn Waterbury Dean Fumiko Hoeft Issues a Challenge, Makes Campaign Match in ‘Because of UConn’ Campaign
'Student success is University success. And student success is also success for the future of our world'
October 23, 2025 | Tim Calia, UConn Foundation
Uncover ‘Clues to the Future’ at Experience Innovation Expo
'If you're looking to have fun, this is the place for you'
October 22, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
Working in Multiples: Counterproof Press Exhibition Displays Art Made At and For UConn
Since 2014, whenever a visiting artist would come to the University, they would create an original piece for Counterproof to print – almost like a souvenir of their time here
October 20, 2025 | Kimberly Phillips
A Century of Sound at UConn’s WHUS
A new online archive explores 100 years and counting of student radio at UConn
October 17, 2025 | Nora Broderick - University Communications
UConn Puppet Arts Alums Shine Bright as Diamonds in 60th Anniversary Exhibition
'Puppets can make us laugh and cause us to cry. They can inspire us to action and give us ideas to contemplate. Reality and fantasy are equally expressed through the puppet arts'
October 1, 2025 | Kimberly Phillips
50 Years in the Lab
Sidney Hopfer, at UConn Health since 1975, reflects on the evolution of laboratory medicine
September 30, 2025 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
24-Hour Service Run Held to Remember POW-MIAs
The run began with an honor lap, which featured the carrying of the American, Connecticut, and POW/MIA flags, along with the flags of the Army and Air Force
September 25, 2025 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
New Plant and Soil Health Center Named in Honor of Alum George Leigh Minor
George Leigh Minor ’56 (CAHNR) passed away at the age of 90 in January 2025, leaving a generous donation, which will be used to fund the renovations necessary to open the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center.
September 19, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources