University Life

John Quiñones, left, host of the ABC show "What Would You Do?" speaks with Fany Hannon '08 MA, PRLACC director, during the "Illuminating the Path" lecture at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 19, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Celebrating Latino Heritage Month with John Quiñones

John Quiñones, anchor of "What Would You Do?" discussed his upbringing, anti-immigrant sentiment, and his popular TV show at an event on Tuesday celebrating Latino Heritage Month.

Irma Valverde ‘18 (CLAS, BUS) listens to a lecture by Professor Anna Radziwillowicz in the School of Business. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

#SaveUConn: It’s About the Students

The budget recently passed by the General Assembly would result in major reductions to need- and merit-based financial aid for students across the board.

With an IDEA grant, Eva Hu ’18 (SFA), an undergraduate from China, is applying skills she learned at UConn to translate the traditional calligraphy of her homeland into 3-D sculpture. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Studio Art Major Draws Inspiration from Chinese Culture

An undergraduate from China is applying skills she learned at UConn to translate the traditional calligraphy of her native culture into 3-D sculpture.

Football players on the sidelines at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Sept. 1, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Football Announces Updated Schedule Following Hurricane Irma

UConn will now host East Carolina on Sept. 24 at noon, and South Florida on Nov. 4 (game time not yet set). Both matches will be at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field.

The UConn wordmark, in white on a navy background.

President Herbst Responds to DACA Decision

"Above all, these bright young people are striving to succeed. That sense of hope and opportunity represents the great promise of the United States and our higher education system," says President Herbst.

Thomas Worthley, associate extension professor, points out damage caused by emerald ash borers on a tree along Horsebarn Hill Road on Aug. 29, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Big Changes in Store for UConn’s Trees and Yours

The invasive Emerald Ash Borer, which has already killed millions of ash trees, has arrived in Storrs.

Many students attending Convocation wore T-shirts with a quote from Nelson Mandela. (Jack Templeton '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Welcome Back, UConn: A Message from President Herbst

'Education is paramount in combating the kind of hatred we saw on display this month' at Charlottesville and elsewhere, says President Herbst.

Many students got an introduction to UConn's Learning Communities at a kickoff event on Aug. 27. (Defining Studios for UConn)

Becoming Part of a Community

UConn's residential Living and Learning Communities help groups of students united by their areas of interest quickly feel at home.

Members of the Class of 2021 pose on the Great Lawn for their class photo on Aug. 26, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Welcome to UConn Nation, Class of 2021!

The Class of 2021 makes its debut.

Sophomores Megan Williams '20 (CLAS) and Meghan Palumbo '20 (ENG) move in to NextGen Hall. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Move-in Day at UConn

Sophomores Megan Williams '20 (CLAS) and Meghan Palumbo '20 (ENG) move in to NextGen Hall.