University Life

Cathy Schlund-Vials as a baby, right, with her twin brother and mother. (Courtesy of Cathy Schlund-Vials)

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.

Map of UConn Nation.

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.

World War I Victory Gardens poster. (Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)

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 close-up shot of an architectural detail on the turn-of-the-century mansion that now houses the campus's administrative offices and visitors' center, as well as hosting outside events. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

Students took part in a 24-hour competition this past weekend to come up with solutions to problems associated with allergies and allergic reactions. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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.

The newly renovated Putnam Refectory is one of eight UConn dining halls that have been certified as 'Green Restaurants' for practices that promote environmental sustainability. (Gail Merrill/UConn Photo)

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.

UConn Alert logo.

Test of Emergency Communications Set for March 28

The University will test its emergency notification system, UConnALERT, at all campuses this Tuesday.

UConn is rolling out 10 new buses, complete with USB ports, bike racks, and other updated features. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Rolls Out 10 New Buses at Storrs

Hop on. Vehicles include USB ports, bike racks, and other features.

Mohammad Mansour, the youngest of six siblings to pursue undergraduate studies at the Avery Point campus, likes to end each day watching the sun set across Long Island Sound. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

All in the Family at Avery Point

Aspiring pharmacist Mohammad Mansour – and his five siblings before him – chose to begin their UConn journeys at Avery Point.

From left, Christopher Chapman '17 (CLAS), Isabel Nip '17 (CLAS), Danielle Deschene '17 (CLAS), and Shaharyar Zuberi '17 (CLAS) wear the new blue commencement caps and gowns while posing next to the Husky statue. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Exceeding Expectations: UConn’s Class of 2017

A reflection on some of the Class of 2017's shared experiences.