Community Impact

Renowned children’s book author Tomie dePaola signs Quinn Ostergren’s copy of his popup book 'Brava, Strega Nona!' (Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Book Fair Delights Kids’ Literature Fans of All Ages

It was storytime this weekend for children and families attending the annual Connecticut Children's Book Fair at Rome Ballroom Nov. 3-4.

Professor Alexander Russell, director of UConn’s Voting Technology Research Center. Both before and after the November election, UConn’s Voting Technology Research Center will run forensic analyses on memory cards in the state’s voting equipment. (Christopher LaRosa/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Key Role in Ensuring Integrity of State Elections

Both before and after the November election, UConn’s Voting Technology Research Center will run forensic analyses on memory cards in the state’s voting equipment.

Tanya Rhodes Smith, director of UConn's Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work (center) with students.

A Voice Through Voting

'When people stay home, so does their power. And that has consequences,' says Tanya Rhodes Smith, director of UConn's Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work.

Connor Beebe and Addison Esposito dip balloons in liquid nitrogen with the help of Ashley Orcutt, a program assistant for the Chemistry department.

Engaging Future Scientists

Children ages 5 to 12 joined UConn faculty, staff, and students for an afternoon of STEM experiments as part of Homecoming Weekend.

MBA student Junau Boucard '11 (BUS) at the Stamford Campus. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

MBA Student to Run New York Marathon for Children of Vietnam

Stamford MBA student Junau Boucard ’11 (BUS) was inspired to action by a School of Business field trip to Vietnam.

Candidates Oz Griebel, left, Bob Stefanowski, and Ned Lamont laugh as the gubernatorial debate starts at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 26, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Hosts Gubernatorial Debate

Connecticut's three gubernatorial candidates took to the stage at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday night.

The Nathan Hale Inn & Conference Center. The University plans to sell the Nathan Hale Inn to a professional hotel company that will make much-needed improvements to the property. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

UConn, Graduate Hotels to Enter Deal For Sale of Nathan Hale Inn

The University plans to sell the Nathan Hale Inn to a professional hotel company that will make much-needed improvements to the property.

Students, teachers, and parents look on as UConn firefighters atop their ladder truck drop eggs with creative forms of protection developed by students at Goodwin Elementary School in Mansfield on Sept. 21, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Fire Department Adds Excitement To Elementary School Egg Drop

The department's ladder truck added to the students' challenge of keeping a raw egg intact.

Local residents, travelling fans and students alike all pitch in to make the world a cleaner place, as evidenced by this local resident donating three bottles to Isabelle Umland (’22).

Catching Recyclables Before the Football Game

Students took to the tailgating area outside of Pratt & Whitney Stadium Saturday to collect recyclables.

Distribution of concrete (Getty Images)

UConn Engineers Seek to Validate Methods of Testing Pyrrhotite in Concrete

The study, funded by UConn, aims to establish a rigorous framework for standardized testing.