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President Susan Herbst speaks at an event at the Old Judiciary Room at the State Capitol on April 14, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Showcase at the Capitol

A USG-hosted event at the State Capitol Tuesday showcased ‎UConn‬ programs and urged lawmakers to support the University's budget.

Emmanuel Oppong-Yeboah

Describe someone you’ve met here who has already impacted your future. I’d like to throw a shout-out to one of my professors here, but it’d be unfair to name just one or two. I’m pleased to say that the most important conversations I’ve had during my time at UConn have existed outside the classroom. The […]

Abdullah Hasan ’16 (CLAS) and Danielle Deschene ’17 (CLAS) shadow the President, Susan Herbst on April 13, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

A Day with President Herbst

Two undergraduates had an opportunity to see what goes into managing an institution the size of UConn as 'Presidents for a Day' on Monday.

Football Team Fine-tunes its Game at Blue-and-White Event

Football was in the air at UConn’s annual Blue and White Game, where Bob Diaco’s team fine-tuned its game in preparation for the season ahead.

Rob Landolphi of Dining Services prepares desserts in the first gluten-free bakery on a college/university campus on April 7, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Gluten-free Bakery Opens on Campus

The bakery is believed to be the first of its kind on a college or university campus in the U.S.

President Susan Herbst talks with students during her office hours in Gulley Hall. (Ariel Dowski/UConn File Photo)

President Herbst Schedules Open Office Hours for Students

The President invites students to her open office hours on Monday, April 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., in Gulley Hall.

Charles Fayal '16 (ENG), left, and Steven Graf '15 (BUS) take a break from assembling their Parrot MD devices.

Students’ Device Helps People Take Meds as Prescribed

Two undergraduates have developed a device that 'parrots' prescription instructions to help people in developing countries take their medications.

Moriah Jefferson is interviewed after the Huskies' Final Four win over Maryland, April 5. (Athletic Communications Photo)

Huskies Advance to National Championship Game

The UConn Women's Basketball team is back in the NCAA title game for the third year in a row with Sunday's win over Maryland.

From There to Hear: Locating Sound Distance

Researchers at UConn Health have identified the mechanisms by which rabbits and humans recognize the distance of sound from its origin to the listener.

UConn polo players prepare for practice. (Angelina Reyes/UConn Photo)

UConn Polo – Riding Toward Victory

One of the top-ranked programs in the country, the UConn Intercollegiate Polo Team hosts the 2015 National Championship tournament from April 6-11.