Athletics

A brightly colored illustrated caricature of Gameday Conor, depicted as a smiling bearded man in marathon gear, with a basketball twirling on his finger that is also the sun. He is at a UConn Huskies game and runs across the court with a Huskies microphone in his other hand.

UConn Magazine: Gameday Conor is Everywhere

If you’ve been to a UConn basketball, football, or baseball game since 2018, you’ve likely cheered, sung, waved, and screamed along with the ubiquitous Conor Geary aka GameDay Conor

Soccer players from above

UConn Experts Push FIFA to Protect Players from Extreme Heat

The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11 in North America, along with the start of summer and high temperatures that pose a threat to athletes, fans, and workers

UConn alum David Abeles sits in a golf cart next to Rory McIlroy.

TaylorMade Golf CEO David Abeles ‘93 Says Success Comes from Strategy, Passion, and the Right Corporate Culture

'At UConn I had wonderful, incredible classmates and professors. I remember some of my classes like they were yesterday'

A young man in a UConn t-shirt sits next to a heavy punching bag.

Two-Time National Champion Boxer, Business Student Aidan Jubb: ‘When the Final Bell Rings…You’re Like, ‘Is It Already Over?’’’

Editor's Note: Congratulations to senior Aidan Jubb, who won his third National Collegiate Boxing Association championship title earlier this month during competition in Charlotte, N.C. Jubb said the win was a great way to cap off his UConn boxing career.

The exterior of Gampel Pavilion in the morning.

Renovations Starting at Gampel to Enhance the Fan Experience, Add New Revenue Sources

Critical improvements for the symbolic center of 'The Basketball Capital of the World'

A woman smiling wearing a baseball cap

Neag Graduate Looking to Make Her Mark in New Women’s Baseball League

Former Husky softball star will be part of a modern-day 'League of Their Own'

Two people sitting at a table having a discussion

‘It Stands for Excellence’ – A Conversation with UConn’s Azzi Fudd and Interim Provost Pamir Alpay

A star on the court and in the classroom

man talking to two women

Cancer Awareness Takes the Court at Coaches vs. Cancer Game

UConn's Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center partnered with UConn Athletics during the Coaches vs. Cancer game to bring cancer education and screening resources directly to fans.

Six people standing in front of a plaque at the Husky Heritage Sports Museum

Gardner Dow Field Dedication Plaque Has a New Home

Gardner Dow Field was the original on-campus home field for UConn football, with games played there through 1952, and various other sports

UConn football wide receiver Jackson Harper physically and mentally preparing before a workout. (Ethan Giorgetti/UConn Health)

Pinnacle of Performance: Mental Fitness

Athletic success isn’t just about strength or skill – it’s about mastering the mind. In this Pinnacle of Performance segment, we explore how mental toughness shapes elite athletes and the proven techniques they use to stay focused, confident, and resilient.