Student life

A large crowd of people are in a Connecticut brewery for the launch of a new beer made by UConn students.

After Semester-Long Development, Student-Created ‘BrewConn’ Beer Debuts with Glowing Reviews

New UConn brewing innovation initiative seeks to bring education, research, outreach to industry

A view of the main building at UConn Hartford.

UConn Hartford Welcomes Transformative Project Serving Asian American Students

'The robust presence of Asian students on this campus has underscored the importance of comprehending and addressing the concerns of our diverse student body'

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

CIPEH Holds Interprofessional Education Welcome Event

Students were able to learn about the skill sets, roles, and responsibilities of the various participating professions and many were surprised with what they discovered

Items on display in the "Tradition and Revolution in Indian Shadow Puppetry" exhibition currently on display in the Ballard Institute and Museum sit in the exhibit

12 Generations and Counting: Indian Shadow Puppetry Exhibition Hundreds of Years in the Making

'Shadow puppetry is a living tradition, and I come from a traditional family that is doing modern things'

UConn Recreation's Road Dogs running group has trained for the Husky Run & Ruck: Salute to Service race, which will be held Sunday, Nov. 12.

Running, Rucking, and Remembering: UConn, HMF Team Up for Veterans Day Road Race

Sunday, Nov. 12 event pays tribute to alum and Navy SEAL Kyle Milliken, killed in action in 2017

Aria Penna '25 (BUS) has found a passion in entrepreneurship and innovation through her work for the Werth Institute.

Month of Discovery Student Researcher: Aria Penna, BUS ‘25

Aria Penna's transformative journey at UConn, from a law school hopeful to a budding entrepreneur and finance enthusiast. This story is part of the Month of Discovery series

Exterior views of the Public Safety Complex, Police/Fire Departments Complex.

Marketing Students Played a Pivotal Role in Creating a Safer UConn

'I knew it could save lives'

Meet the Undergraduate: Malik Francis, School of Engineering

Malik Francis researches additive manufacturing while working as a data science intern for Collins Aerospace. This profile is part of a series for UConn's Month of Discovery

Two people with surfboards running into the ocean.

A Wave of Inspiration Led UConn Student to Become a Surfboard Entrepreneur

'There are always solutions in weird places'

A construction vehicle is silhouetted against the sunset.

UConn Ph.D. Student Is Working to Clean Up One of the World’s Dirtiest Chemical Processes

'At age 12, I was developing a way to remove oil from seawater. I always thought science and engineering innovations provided great opportunities for entrepreneurship'