University Life

UConn's time-honored tradition of eating ice cream outside in the middle of winter dates back to the 1970s. (Eric Yang '21 (ACES)/UConn Photo)

Tons of Ice Cream

UConn's time-honored tradition of eating ice cream outside in the middle of winter.

A snowy view of North Eagleville Road on Jan. 30, 2018, showing renovations including a new median, expanded sidewalk, and stone wall. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

‘Complete Streets’ Improve Campus Environment

As the spring 2018 semester gets underway, drivers on North Eagleville Road can breathe a temporary sigh of relief.

Student-athlete Courtney Akerley ‘19 (CLAS) meets with her academic adviser, Lindsay Darcy, in Hall Dorm. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Courtney Akerley

'It is always made clear that we are students first and athletes second,' says high-achieving student-athlete Courtney Akerley of the Women's Cross Country team.

Benjamin Grosse '21 (BUS) (Nathan Oldham)

Company Man and College Student

Ben Grosse started his earbud business in a basement room. But he listened to demand, and the company is thriving.

Officer Jonathan Santiago works with Ranger during agility training. (Photo supplied by UConn K-9 Unit)

Jonathan’s Not the Only Big Dog on Campus

UConn's three police dogs also have an important role to play.

James Upright of McMahon dining collects spices during the Boiling Point competition of UConn Dining's 18th annual Culinary Competition held at Rome Ballroom onJan. 9, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Chefs Cook Up a Storm at Culinary Competition

UConn chefs tested their creativity racing against the clock to prepare tasty dishes from a range of ingredients provided during the annual Boiling Point competition sponsored by Dining Services.

The first One Ton Sundae in Feb. 1979. (Archives & Special Collections, UConn Library)

Tom’s Trivia Challenge

What is the only activity that has survived from UConn’s first Winter Weekend in 1979? See if you know as much as King of UConn Trivia Tom Breen ’00 (CLAS), the University's deputy spokesperson.

Scenes from a winter snowstorm on campus. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Snowfall in Storrs

Scenes from a winter snowstorm on campus.

Margaret (Tietjen) Rodriguez with player Yamilee Eveillard. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Former Women’s Soccer Standout Named Head Coach

Margaret (Tietjen) Rodriguez, who has served as an assistant women's soccer coach for the past 10 seasons, was named the head coach following a national search.

Student-athlete Gabby Williams, Women’s Basketball on Dec. 5, 2017. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Gabby Williams

Being a Husky means 'it’s a responsibility to hold myself a certain way and represent the University with pride and class.'