Athletics

David Benedict, center, is introduced as the new Athletic Director by Board of Trustees Chairman Larry McHugh and University President Susan Herbst, at a press conference held at the Burton Family Football Complex today. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

New UConn Director of Athletics Named

David Benedict of Auburn University was formally introduced as UConn's new Director of Athletics at a press conference on Monday.

Finalists for the 2016 USA Women's Basketball team try out in the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center during the Olympic Training camp Feb. 21-23. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Inside the Olympic Training Camp

Current and former Husky greats were prominent among the nation's top women's basketball players at the Olympic Training Camp in Storrs.

Sue Bird '02 (CLAS).

Highs, Lows, and Weird Moments for Sue Bird ’02

Former Husky standout Sue Bird is back on campus this weekend for the Olympic training camp. She spoke recently with UConn Magazine.

Student-athlete Morgan Tuck in an introduction to sports communication class in Gentry Building on Feb. 17, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Morgan Tuck

For women's basketball forward and business student Morgan Tuck, being a Husky means being great in basketball, life, and school.

Indoor athletic facility. (iStock Photo)

UConn to Pursue New Funding Strategy for Athletic Facilities Upgrades

The strategy will allow the University to improve its athletic facilities through philanthropy and a surcharge on non-student tickets.

Student-athlete Nnamdi Amilo, men’s basketball studying at the Homer Babbidge library on Jan. 26, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Nnamdi Amilo

Men's basketball forward and pre-med student Nnamdi Amilo says the lessons he’s learned as a Husky will help him well beyond his time at UConn.

Breanna Stewart '16 (CLAS) is the only collegiate athlete among 25 finalists for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

2016 U.S. Olympic Team to Train at Storrs Campus

The USA Basketball Women's National Team training camp on Feb. 21-23 will be held at the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center.

Student-athlete Kyle Huson studying at the Homer Babbidge Library on Jan. 12, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Kyle Huson

For ice hockey player Kyle Huson, to be a Husky is to be part of an outstanding athletic and academic tradition.

Men's basketball head coach Kevin Ollie coaches from the sidelines. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Vote for Coach Ollie in NCAA Coaches Charity Challenge

Your vote can help men's basketball head coach Kevin Ollie win $100,000 for the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at UConn Health.

Shemona Singh at the Homer Babbidge Library on April 2, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A Look Back at 2015: UConn Nation – Students

Twelve examples of students who are pursuing their passion at UConn.