University Life
On Match Day, Second Sister Wins First Choice Placement
Sibling rivalry now a thing of the past, Neda Shahriari – the second sister to choose a career in dermatology – waits anxiously to find out where she will do her training.
Medical Students Find their Match
Friday was Match Day for UConn medical students – the day they find out where they will pursue their residencies for the next three to six years.
President Herbst to Hold Open Office Hours, March 21
The President invites students to her office hours on Tuesday, March 21, from 2 to 4 p.m., in Gulley Hall.
Scenes from Spring Break 2017
From jet-skiing, to sightseeing, to assisting with flood relief, UConn students took spring break as an opportunity to expand their horizons.
UConn Reads: Seizing the Moment for Humility
A UConn medical student discusses humility – a virtue advocated by many faiths – as a framework for greater understanding among those who disagree.
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.