University Life
Students Color the World for Spring Festival
Students celebrated the Hindu spring festival Holi, or 'festival of colors,' on the CLAS Quad on Saturday.
Now is a Good Time to Be Training Young Journalists
With hostility toward the press at a historic high and public trust in the media low, why are UConn journalism professors so excited to be teaching the next generation of reporters?
UConn Junior Named 2017 Goldwater Scholar
Tyler Daddio '18 (CLAS, ENG) is one of four students UConn nominated for the honor. Two others earned honorable mentions in this year's competition.
Science in a Scoop: Choosing a Chocolate Bit
How does UConn’s Department of Animal Science decide which chocolate add-in is best for Dairy Bar ice cream? Testing. Tasting. Testing.
Immigration is the Next UConn Reads Theme
While we may consider the United States a 'nation of immigrants,' it has also been a country of profound nativism and, at times, xenophobia, writes Cathy Schlund-Vials of the UConn Reads Selection Committee.
Around the Nation, Alumni Reach for Rake, Hammer, Paintbrush
UConn alumni groups across the country will be volunteering in their communities during the month of April.
How the ‘War to End All Wars’ Shaped Connecticut
Art and artifacts on display at the Dodd Center and Babbidge Library recall the U.S. entry into World War I on April 6, 2017.
A Detailed Look at Avery Point’s Branford House
Close-up shots of architectural details on the turn-of-the-century mansion that now houses the campus's administrative offices and visitors' center, as well as hosting outside events.
Student Innovators Create Solutions to Allergies
Students took part in a 24-hour competition this past weekend to come up with solutions to problems associated with allergies and allergic reactions.
UConn Among First Universities to Gain ‘Green’ Rating at All Dining Halls
All eight of UConn's dining halls have been certified as 'Green Restaurants' for practices that promote environmental sustainability.