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Wes Bialosuknia, Leading Scorer for Men’s Basketball, Dies

Wes Bialosuknia '67 (CLAS), one of the most prolific scorers for the Huskies, has died at 68.

Democracy Plaza (Anthony Quintano/NBC News)

Light Shines on Alumnus as Emmy Winner

A 2008 graduate of the School of Fine Arts was recognized for lighting direction during NBC News’ coverage of the 2012 Presidential election.

Christopher Martine ’06 Ph.D., far right, the host and creator of the YouTube web series “Plants Are Cool, Too!”, gathers with the show’s co-producers Tim Kramer, far left, and Paul Frederick, second from left, in the deserts of New Mexico to film the series’ latest episode alongside fellow UConn alum Krissa Skogen ’08 Ph.D, a conservation scientist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. (Photo by Patrick Alexander)

Taking ‘Adventure Botany’ on the Road

YouTube series host Chris Martine ’06 Ph.D. – singer, songwriter, and botany professor – has 'cool' down to a science.

Wally Lamb – A New Book At Last

The UConn alum and renowned author is launching a new book. You'll find it first at the UConn Co-op.

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UConn Reads: ‘My Persepolis,’ Marji’s Bluebird

Brandon Murray discusses how reading Persepolis brought to mind for him the motif from a poem by Charles Bukowski.

Members of the Stamos/Heerdt/Vartelas/Vlandis family pose for UConn's "Biggest UConn Family" portrait at Rentschler Field on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013. Almost 60 family members received an exclusive Homecoming package, including tickets to the game, admission to the Alumni Association BBQ, T-shirts, and on-field recognition. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Announcing the Biggest UConn Family

The Stamos/Heerdt/Vartelas/Vlandis family was announced at the Homecoming football game as the Biggest UConn Family.

Donny Marshall, right, shown here in 2007, interviews then-head coach Jim Calhoun for ESPN. (Steve Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Donny Marshall Joins YES Network as Brooklyn Nets Analyst

Former UConn basketball star and NBA player Donny Marshall, who is also a UConn Trustee, has had various broadcasting roles.

Bud Desmond '55 (CLAS), Gail Desmond, Richard Rice '81 (CLAS), and Philip Houk '74 (CLAS) participate in a talk about how climate change is affecting animals' ranges, including in New England. (Christine Buckley/UConn Photo)

Alumni Return to Campus to Learn About the Environment

UConn alumni and friends spent a day on campus learning from CLAS faculty about health, politics, and the environment.

This summer, Sharon Hwang, a senior human rights and international relations double major (left), and Molly Rockett, a junior political science major, participated in internships spearheaded by UConn alumni in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. (Samantha Ruggiero '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Student Interns Learn from Alumni Mentors

Many students are benefiting from opportunities to gain relevant work experience, thanks to UConn's extensive alumni network.

Suzanne Saunders Taylor: A Leader and Advocate for Women

Forty years ago, Suzanne Taylor was one of the key players in getting the Commission on the Status of Women launched in Connecticut. Just a few years prior, in the summer of 1970, she completed a Ph.D. at UConn and at the same time became divorced and responsible for two children, ages 10 and 12. […]