University Life

Cathy Schlund-Vials, Professor of English and Asian American Studies, at her office. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Coveted Class: Asian American Literature

'I try to make the experience of Asian American people relevant to non-Asian Americans,' says English professor and Asian American studies director Cathy Schlund-Vials.

International student Jiazhen Huang ’18 (CLAS), a sport promotion major, lifts weights at the Student Recreational Facility on Feb. 22, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Jiazhen Huang and Friends Share Cultures

This Chinese student has not only learned much about American culture, he has also shared the traditions of his homeland with other undergraduates.

UConn students on an Alternative Break trip to Birmingham, Alabama, help fix up a house in a low-income neighborhood. (Community Outreach/UConn Photo)

Alternative Spring Break Trips Offer Opportunities to Give Back

'People think college students don’t care in general, but this is a chance to show that they do,' says Alternative Break participant Megan Boyer '18 (CLAS).

Glenn Thierfeldt, a sophomore electrical engineer, at the Willis Nichols Hawley Armory for fencing practice on March 4, 2018. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)

Touché! UConn’s Fencing Club

Fencing, a club sport at UConn, is a fast-paced form of swordplay that requires lightning-quick responses.

Two young women are indoors in a bedroom. They are wearing casual clothing. One woman looks sad, and she is being comforted by her friend. (Getty Images)

Mental Health First Aid Comes to Campus

UConn has begun offering mental health training sessions, becoming part of a national movement to make mental health first aid as widespread as CPR and first aid skills.

Student-athlete Julie Hu ’19 (CLAS) listening to a finance lecture by assistant professor Cristian Pinto-Gutierre in the School of Business on Feb. 21, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Julie Hu

Hu, a member of the Women's Swim Team, brings the same drive to succeed to her actuarial studies as she does to her sport.

A view of construction along North Eagleville Road near the North Campus Residence Halls on Oct. 16, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Construction Update, March 2018

How cars and pedestrians will be affected by construction that starts this month on various infrastructure upgrades.

Jonathan the Husky delivers an admission letter to a student, feted by members of the UConn Marching Band. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Special Delivery: UConn Acceptance Letter

Accepting our incoming class is not something we at UConn take lightly. Watch Jonathan XIV, Jonathan the Husky, and the UConn Pep Band welcome newly accepted students to UConn Nation.

It's a busy time of year over at UConn's animal barns, with newborn lambs arriving almost every day. (Garrett Spahn ’18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

At UConn, March Comes in Like a Lamb

It's a busy time of year over at UConn's animal barns, with newborn lambs arriving almost every day.

UConn marked a milestone in the construction of the new recreation center, as the final beam was hoisted into place. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Topping Off the New Student Recreation Center

UConn marked a milestone in the construction of the new recreation center, as the final beam was hoisted into place.