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Bobby Puyol. (Nathan Oldham for UConn)

Football Player Scores One for the Record Book

Place kicker Bobby Puyol, UConn's MVP in the St. Petersburg Bowl on Saturday, hopes to score a sports management job after completing his degree in business.

Student-athlete Laura Webster in class. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Laura Webster

Webster is earning two degrees – in psychology and business – as well as competing on the rowing team.

Antonio Campelli '15 (SFA) cuts fabric while preparing one of his 'larger than life' installations. (Photo courtesy of Antonio Campelli)

Fine Arts Graduate Wins Marshall Scholarship

The scholarship will enable artist and poet Antonio Campelli '15 (SFA) to earn a master's degree at the University of London.

Student-athlete Istvan Kanyo, a walk-on defense player on the men's soccer team, in class on Nov. 18, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Istvan Kanyo

For Istvan Kanyo, Honors student, soccer player, and aspiring orthopedist, being a Husky means taking pride in all aspects of life.

Undergraduate researcher Brendan Smalec in Rachel O'Neill's lab on Oct. 30, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

An Undergrad Discovers Some Sticky DNA – and a New Vocation

Part of a successful university experience is being open to change. Brendan Smalec's story is a case in point.

Anna Middendorf, right, gives a presentation during a human rights class taught by Professor Shareen Hertel in Oak Hall. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Anna Middendorf

The field hockey midfielder from Germany says UConn Athletics has an excellent academic support system.

Wyatt Million, men's cross country and track athlete, in a biology class taught by Professor Eric Schultz. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Wyatt Million

Track and cross country athlete Wyatt Million says he holds himself to high standards both in running and in school.

Emily Armstrong, second from left, in a class on Sept. 17, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Emily Armstrong

'Being a Husky means taking the competitive edge acquired on the field and bringing it into the classroom.' – Emily Armstrong '16 (ED)

Rachel Hill, women's soccer. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Rachel Hill, Soccer Standout

Rachel Hill is one of the premier soccer forwards in the country. She leads the UConn women's soccer team in scoring and was on the U.S. U-20 National Team in 2014.

Sarah Nolen, a graduate student in puppet arts, directs the production of "Treeples," a TV show about girls facing their fears on May 15, 2015. This project was funded by an Idea Grant. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Puppetry Graduate Branches Out into Children’s TV

Sarah Nolen '15 MFA is completing a project for a children's television show with Treeples puppets.