Student life

A mother and daughter in a doctor's office with the doctor looking into the child's mouth

Survey Asked Parents Whether They Consult with Doctor or Social Media Before Visiting ER

'The hypothesis of the study was that younger parents would be more likely to use online health information and certain types of online health information as well'

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UConn Once Again Ranks High in Sustainability

Campus engagement and planning efforts give UConn a sustainable edge

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Getting Cozy: UConn Entrepreneur Focuses on Mindful Productivity as Werth Institute Program Continues Engaging First-Year Women

'Take every opportunity you’re given and just make sure that you’re loving what you’re doing, that you want to be here, that you want to learn'

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UConn Student Represents US in UN Global Youth Statement

Youth climate leaders work together to ensure their voices are heard by the world

UConn gateway sign turned blue

Welcome Home, Huskies

The fall 2025 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 25

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UConn Students Explore Entrepreneurship Across Borders Through an Abrahamic Lens

The program will be offered again in Spring 2026

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Talented Newcomers and Returning Students Starting New Academic Year at UConn

The Class of 2029 includes a record 4,715 new students at Storrs and 1,850 at Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury, and Avery Point

Four students give a presentation on a large screen, with a Macy's logo visible on a podium.

Macy’s Welcomes Four UConn Business Grad Students to Explore Sustainable Practices

‘This is one of the experiences that makes the UConn program distinctive’

Caitlin Noonan in her C2E2 lab

From Scraps to Solutions: Engineering Student Transforms Campus Food Waste into Carbon Capture Material

Caitlin Noonan ’26 (ENG) created a highly-porous material from biochar, ideal for trapping gas molecules like CO₂

An exterior view of a glass-paneled building in front of a blue sky on the UConn Stamford campus.

Students Find Their Superpower at “Mission: Momentum”

UConn Stamford Hosts Day of Career Exploration, Connection, and Confidence-Building for Regional Campus Students