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Spring Weekend: A Message from the Chief of Police

Dangerous or destructive behavior is not acceptable at UConn, says Chief Hudd.

UConn Idol Finalists Take to the Stage at Jorgensen

Linda Anderson, a first-year psychology major, sings in the finals of UConn Idol at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on April 15. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Greenhouse to Open New Epiphyte Room

The greenhouse has a new room dedicated to epiphytes – plants that grow on other plants.

Powwow Showcases Native American Culture

Don Barnaby, a member of the First Nation Mi'kmaq tribe, dances at the Light the Lodge Powwow at Dow Field on April 18. Photo by Frank Dahlmeyer

Research Institute Opened in Honor of NFL Star Who Died From Heat Stroke

The Korey Stringer Institute will promote research and education for the prevention of exertional heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.

UConn Greenhouses Announce New Epiphyte Room with Open House

Plants that grow high up in trees, hanging from branches and collecting food and moisture from their surroundings, are usually the stuff of misty rainforests deep in the tropics. But the UConn Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Greenhouse now has a new room dedicated entirely to – and named for – these aerial plants: the Epiphyte […]

Three CLAS Faculty Named Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors

The title is the University’s highest honor for faculty excellence.

Parade of the Champions

Crowds of fans turned out for the parade in downtown Hartford on April 18 to celebrate the UConn Women's Basketball team's NCAA championship win. Photo by Peter Morenus

UConn Welcomes Admitted Students at Open House

Provost Peter Nicholls addresses admitted students and their families during UConn's Open House welcome ceremony in Gampel Pavilion on April 17. Photo by Lauren Cunningham

Marine Life Census Reveals Previously Unknown Sea Creatures

UConn marine scientist Ann Bucklin headed one of the projects, surveying zooplankton around the world.