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Bumping into Dad

The ubiquitous Larry Druckenbrod reassures his daughter about the odds of bumping into him on campus.

The Meaning of Global Citizenship

'Global citizenship' is more than just feeling at home in another country, says the director of global programs in his blog.

Faculty Artists Showcased at Benton Exhibition

This year's featured artists are photographer Frank Noelker and printmaker Laurie Sloan.

Sick of HuskyMail? Opt-in to UConn Email Through Google

Students must opt-in to be able to use Google Apps offered by the University.

President Herbst

Introducing UConn President Susan Herbst

Hear the University’s 15th President as she describes her own personal history and her vision for the future of UConn.

Dr. Cato Laurencin

Laurencin Appointed to High-level Federal Advisory Council

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin has started a four-year term with the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

Seek Peace and Pursue It

In memory of the first responders who, doing their duty, rushed into chaos to save others on September 11, 2001. From Whitman’s Song of Myself. …I understand the large hearts of heroes, The courage of present times and all times, How the skipper saw the crowded and rudderless wreck of the steamship, and Death chasing it […]

Global Citizenship and UConn

Last year, the provost-appointed International Executive Council successfully advocated adopting “global citizenship” as one of the guiding principles for UConn’s internationalization efforts. As one of the proponents of this recommendation, I was thrilled with the provost’s decision. I am also cognizant of its pitfalls. Global citizenship, a term that has gained currency in the last […]

UConn to Play in 2012 Carrier Classic

The Husky men's basketball team will play in next year's Carrier Classic aboard an aircraft carrier on San Diego Bay.

Students watched video of the attacks on the World Trade Center on CNN on a television near Bookworms Cafe in the Homer Babbidge Library on Sept. 11, 2001.

How UConn Reacted to the Events of 9-11

On Sept. 11, 2001, UConn students were among millions around the world who watched in horror as events unfolded.