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Noah Sobel-Pressman ’21 (BUS) was immersed in the startup world this summer through an internship at Stanley Black & Decker.

Glimpse An Internship

Noah Sobel-Pressman ’21 (BUS) recently completed an internship at Stanley Black & Decker, an opportunity which he identified during the School of Business' 'Career Tuesdays.'

UConn’s Class of 2023 includes more than 5,400 incoming freshmen, about 77% of whom live in Connecticut, including (L to R): Heri Mulungula of New Haven, Julia Lawler of Ridgefield, Sarah Ibrahim of Coventry, and Areez Rahim of Avon. (Stephanie Reitz/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Freshmen Bring Talent, Ambition, and Unprecedented Diversity

First-year students bring with them a wealth of talent and aspirations. Here is all you need to know about the Class of 2023.

SURF student Grace Nichols '20 (CLAS) using software to measure response rates of mice with hopes of understanding Tinnitus. June 27, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Summer Undergraduate Researcher Grace Nichols ’20 (CLAS)

"A topic you might learn about in one slide or one lecture, you are now going in depth on and on the front lines," says Grace Nichols '20 (CLAS).

Rain overwhelms a local drainage system. (Kara Bonsack /UConn Photo)

Helping Municipalities Meet New Pollution Regulations

A UConn Extension program, partnering with the state, is helping towns comply with new state and federal requirements for reducing water pollution – and saving them money.

Social work student Tess Leone '20 MSW is an intern at U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal's office in Hartford. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Social Work Students on ‘Front Lines’ in Connecticut’s Congressional Offices

In October 2018, a Connecticut family celebrated the end of their seven-month stay at a church in Old Lyme. The parents, who had lived in New Britain for 18 years, sought sanctuary at the church when a federal deportation order threatened to send them to Pakistan after years spent struggling to obtain legal status. Their […]

Carlie Cassells ’21 (NUR), talks to the visiting students about her tailoring service to fix clothes for those affected by physically debilitating diseases, such as cerebral palsy. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Female Student Entrepreneurs Share Tips for Success

Aspiring entrepreneurs from Miss Porter's School came to campus on Wednesday to learn from UConn undergraduate entrepreneurs.

An eviction team removes belongings from a family's rented apartment after tenants failed to pay rent for almost three months. (John Moore/Getty Images)

UConn Partners on State Homeless Prevention Initiative

Researchers from the School of Social Work will assess Connecticut's homeless response system based on data and interviews with the families.

Christian Heiden ’20 (ENG) started a non-profit organization called Levo International to bring hydroponics to those in need in Haiti.

Homegrown Hydroponics Project Spreads Around the World

Hydroponics greenhouses engineered by Christian Heiden '20 (ENG) are now in Connecticut and Haiti, with more planned.

Children cheer for UConn during a parade through the halls of Kennelly School in Hartford on May 2, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Hartford School Children Enjoy ‘UConn Day’

The event was developed by Hartford's Kennelly School to recognize its partnership with the University and provide the children an opportunity to recognize the positive impact of UConn students and student teachers.

UConn's 2019 Goldwater Scholars during the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships' 2019 Celebration of Excellence at the Alumni Center on April 23. This year for the first time, all four of the UConn students nominated as Goldwater Scholars were successful. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

Four UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

This year for the first time, all four of the UConn students nominated as Goldwater Scholars were successful.