University Life
UConnAlert: A User’s Guide
Public safety officials urge you to become familiar with the Alert website, and know ahead of time how to respond to an emergency if one occurs.
March 20, 2018 | UConn Chief of Police Hans Rhynhart, UConn Fire Chief Gregory Priest, and Interim Director of Emergency Management Chris Renshaw
Match Day 2018: Future Doctors’ Destinies Revealed
The annual event of Match Day is a rite of passage for fourth-year UConn medical students, when they find out where they will spend the next three to six years in residency training programs.
March 16, 2018 | Lauren Woods
Test of Emergency Communications Set for March 20
The University will test its emergency notification system, UConnALERT, at all campuses this Tuesday.
March 16, 2018 | Stephanie Reitz
Law School’s DACA Clinic Advises Clients of Their Rights
The clinic offers consultations to young people affected by the discontinuation of the DACA immigration policy and provides valuable work experience for law students.
March 16, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Tiny Planet Sledding
UConn students Tu Nguyen and Emilio Loret De Mola sled on Horsebarn Hill after a recent snowstorm.
March 13, 2018 | Bret Eckhardt
Student-Athlete Strong: Monica Marcello
This nutritional sciences major and member of the Women's Diving team sees the benefits of good nutrition for academic and athletic performance alike.
March 9, 2018 | Susan Twiss
UConn’s ‘Lean Bean Pasta’ Dishes are a Winner
They're vegetarian, low carb, gluten-free, high fiber and protein, and non-GMO. Dining Services' four new pasta dishes are also award-winning.
March 9, 2018 | Photos by Jeff Gonci, Dining Services
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.
March 8, 2018 | Kenneth Best
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.
March 7, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
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).
March 6, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications