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UConn basketball game fans. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Garden Party to Precede Friday’s NCAA Sweet 16 Game

Husky fans are invited to a pre-game event in NYC, when the Men’s Basketball team takes on Iowa State at Madison Square Garden. Pre-registration required.

Goldwater scholars Pat Lenehan '15 (CLAS), left, Peter Larson '15 (CANR) and Michael Cantara '16 (ENG) on March 24, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Defense Lawyer Debuts in New Reality Show

An alum who worked as an LAPD officer before earning a law degree stars in her own reality TV show.

Astronaut Rick Mastracchio participates in a 5-hour, 28-minute spacewalk, as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. (Photo/NASA)

NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio to Receive Honorary Degree

Mastracchio and seven other distinguished individuals will receive honorary degrees during Commencement ceremonies in May.

Baseball flying into a waiting catcher's mitt. Focus on mitt; ball slightly blurred to show speed and motion.(istock photo)

The Spring Training Six

Six former Husky baseball players are working out in Spring Training, hoping to secure a roster spot on a major league team.

The Ukraine Crisis: A Case of Déjà Vu?

A UConn alum who was a high-ranking Pentagon official when Russia invaded Georgia sees parallels with current events in Ukraine.

Ph.D. candidate David Finitsis, an affiliate of CHIP, conducted a meta-analysis that identified the health benefits of text messaging between providers and patients. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Health Benefits of Texting

A UConn study found text messaging between providers and patients improved medication adherence.

Linda Strausbaugh, left, professor of molecular and cell biology, Amanda Dupuy, a graduate student and Patricia Diaz, assistant clinical professor of periodontology review research data in a lab at Beach Hall on March 5, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Genome Research on Mouth Fungi May Help Predict Infections

The UConn study will advance the treatment of oral infections in those with a suppressed immune system.

Josh Newton, president and CEO of the UConn Foundation on Nov. 13, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Newton Moves Foundation Toward Focus on Donor Interests

The Foundation president discusses strategic philanthropy and other ways to boost the University's fundraising.

Jim Trainor ’93 MPA, deputy assistant director, FBI Cyber Division. Trainor has worked for the FBI since 1996. (Photo courtesy of the FBI)

Cracking Down on Cyber Crime

UConn alumnus Jim Trainor '93 MPA works for the FBI's Cyber Division.