University Life
Sights and Sounds of Commencement 2017
More than 9,000 degrees – both undergraduate and graduate – will be awarded this year, which is the highest number of degrees conferred at UConn in the University's 136-year history.
Engineers Bury Time Capsule
A time capsule encasing examples of technology from the past was buried on the grounds of the new Engineering and Science Building, to be opened 100 years from now.
Student Photographer Covers NASA Rocket Launch
Environmental science major Rafeed Hussain ’17 (CLAS) was selected as one of 20 members of the public to cover the launch of a NASA rocket to the International Space Station on social media.
Get Plugged in for Commencement
A new texting tool gives UConn a new way to reach soon-to-be graduates and their families coming to campus for graduation.
Class of 2017 Ready for the Big Day
Soon-to-be-graduates visit some familiar places on campus for photo opps wearing their caps and gowns.
New Legacy Medals for Students with UConn Parents
The engraved, pewter medals recognize students who have made UConn part of their family tradition.
Army Ants March into New Exhibition
'The majority of the guests are microscopic. Since we couldn't scale the exhibit's visitors down, our solution was to scale the army ants and their guests up.'
Spirit Award Winners Honored for Contributions to Community
Honorees in the third annual employee recognition program, the UConn Spirit Awards, received their awards at a ceremony March 25.
Sweet Dimension: 3-D Printed Chocolate
UConn engineering students 3-D printed customized chocolates for their senior design project.
UConn on Instagram: 2017
It's been an amazing year. Take a look back with us, through the eyes of UConn Nation.