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A student wearing a virtual reality headset watches live drone footage from a pilot flying a drone outside the Student Union during the Innovation Expo on Oct. 29. (Nathan Oldham/UConn Photo)

First Innovation Expo: Opportunities Abound on Campus

'We have such cool things going on on campus,' said biology major Greta Johnson, a volunteer at the event.

Kathryn Libal, director of the Human Rights Institute and associate professor of social work, speaks with a student at the Major Fair in the Student Union Ballroom on Wednesday, Oct. 10. (Nicholas Hampton '19 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Major Fair ‘A Mind-Opening Experience’ for Exploratory Students

The fair drew students from across the University who are undeclared, looking to diversify their study experience, or interested in adding a major or minor.

A service learning course enlists students to help the state's communities respond and adapt to climate change through the UConn Climate Corps. (Chet Arnold/UConn Photo)

Climate Corps Seeks to Make Impact in Connecticut’s Communities

A service learning course enlists students to help the state's communities respond and adapt to climate change through the UConn Climate Corps.

During the recent Learning Communities Field Day, student teams competed in activities such as Sneaker Scramble, tug-o-war, dodgeball, and more. (Defining Studios Photography for UConn)

A Field Day for UConn’s Learning Communities

During the recent Learning Communities Field Day, student teams competed in activities such as Sneaker Scramble, tug-o-war, dodgeball, and more.

Seniors Jessica Hinckley, left, and Mia Dupuis with instructor Tracy Romano at Mystic Aquarium’s ray touch pool, tracking how ray movement differs when guests are not in the exhibit. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Coveted Class: Marine Biology, MARN 3014

A course at UConn Avery Point gives students the opportunity to learn firsthand about potential jobs in the marine sciences and to conduct research at Mystic Aquarium.

The UConn Film Club provides a place for students to learn about the filmmaking process and work on their own original productions.

Lights, Camera, Action: UConn’s Film Club

The UConn Film Club provides a place for students to learn about the filmmaking process and work on their own original productions.

Students pick beans at the Spring Valley Student Farm. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Sierra Club Ranks UConn a Green Campus Leader Again

One area where UConn consistently excels is dining services. Sustainability efforts include sourcing food from small, community-based and locally owned farms.

From left, Vanita Patel ‘21, James Parsley '21, and Annie Foley ‘21 on Aug. 7, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Connecticut High School Grads Comprise Lion’s Share of Stellar New Freshman Class

'I knew right away that UConn was the right place for me,' says Annie Foley, an incoming Honors Program freshman from Orange.

A gray tree frog calling. (Kurt Schwenk/UConn Photo)

Nature and Knowledge at Our Doorstep

Students exposed to nature, some for the first time, soon become fascinated and eager to learn more.

Richmond Apore '19 (CLAS), a biological sciences major, with research mentor Alfredo Angeles-Boza, an assistant professor of chemistry, at the McNair Scholars Poster Session on July 25. The McNair program at UConn seeks to help low-income and first-generation students and those from underrepresented backgrounds prepare for graduate school and academic careers in STEM fields. (Christine Buckley/UConn Photo)

McNair Scholars Present Research at Annual Poster Exhibition

The program trains students from underrepresented and underprivileged backgrounds for careers as scientists.