Student life

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Panama Trip Helps Propel Soon-to-Be Grads to Health Careers

For Allied Health students, an internship provided experiences 'that just can't be taught'

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Frontiers 2026 to Showcase Undergraduate Research Across UConn Campuses

April 14-21, explore the breakthroughs and successes of UConn students across the state

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Two-Time National Champion Boxer, Business Student Aidan Jubb: ‘When the Final Bell Rings…You’re Like, ‘Is It Already Over?’’’

Editor's Note: Congratulations to senior Aidan Jubb, who won his third National Collegiate Boxing Association championship title earlier this month during competition in Charlotte, N.C. Jubb said the win was a great way to cap off his UConn boxing career.

The HuskyTHON management team reveals the final total for the 2026 iteration of the dance marathon, $2,223,489.67, onstage

HuskyTHON Raises Over $2.2 Million For The Kids

The annual dance marathon raised $2,223,489.67 for Connecticut Children's

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Third Annual UConn Student-Organized Free Medical Clinic Coming to Willimantic

Last year, UConn student volunteers helped provide more than $142,000 in care to 196 patients

Flagbearers parade during the closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at the Verona Arena.

Olympic Internship Yielded Career Insight, New Friendships, Opportunities to Boast about UConn

'When the professors saw my passion, they were excited for me to be able to do this'

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Honors Thesis Asks Thoughts on Man-or-Bear Question, Tries to Assess Outside Influences

The survey asked five demographic questions and five research-based questions, including how the person feels about the trend, whether the question makes them feel validated or scapegoated, and if the debate accurately reflects real-world issues

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Dining Accessibility is Always on the Menu at UConn

Students with allergies, metabolic conditions, and other issues have a wide variety of dining options

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UConn Late Night: Weekly Event Brings Students Together

Since 2003, the Friday event - featuring games, food, and activities - has been a staple of campus life

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Recent UConn Grads Seeing Immediate ROI with Hiring Success, Strong Starting Salaries

Survey shows that 91% of UConn’s newest alumni had positive post-graduation outcomes