University Life
Daylight Savings: Dial It Forward
While clocks and watches are altered twice a year to accommodate Daylight Savings, the Waugh sundial on the Storrs campus keeps time according to the position of the sun in the sky.
UConn Examining Implications of White House’s New Travel Restrictions
A working group is reviewing new parameters released Monday, and the University is updating its guidelines for those affected.
Former Avery Point Baseball Coach Named to NJCAA Hall of Fame
Roger Bidwell was head coach of baseball at UConn Avery Point for 34 years.
Caps & Gowns Changing From Black to Blue
The blue gowns could also be referred to as 'green.' Each is made from about 23 recycled plastic water bottles.
New Graduates Enter a Good Job Market
'The number of recruiters at UConn's career fairs are double what they were four years ago,' says the director of the Center for Career Development.
Asian Nite Showcases Asian Cultures
Asian Nite lit up the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts with movement, color, and sound.
UConn Reads: Religion and Inclusion, a UConn Story
During World War II, the University of Connecticut – in collaboration with a Quaker organization – opened its doors to 18 Japanese American students from the internment camps.
Behind the Scenes at the Daily Campus
Take a peek behind the scenes of UConn's student-run daily newspaper.
National Advocate for Hispanic Students to Continue Her Work at UConn
A newly hired marketing professor is committed to boosting the success of Hispanic students in completing their college degree.
Gant Science Complex to Undergo Major Renovation
The Board of Trustees has approved an $85 million budget for improvements to the Edward V. Gant Building to support the University’s expanded enrollment and research in STEM fields.