Galleries

'War on the Benighted #6,' by L. Kasimu Harris, one of the works on display in the 'Still Separate – Still Unequal' exhibition at the Stamford Campus, which examines ongoing racial and economic disparities in the U.S. public school system.

Exhibit Explores Racial Disparities in Public School System

“It is imperative that we utilize the power of art and history to foster a necessary dialogue for social change,” says Larry Ossei-Mensah, co-curator.

James Upright of McMahon dining collects spices during the Boiling Point competition of UConn Dining's 18th annual Culinary Competition held at Rome Ballroom onJan. 9, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn Chefs Cook Up a Storm at Culinary Competition

UConn chefs tested their creativity racing against the clock to prepare tasty dishes from a range of ingredients provided during the annual Boiling Point competition sponsored by Dining Services.

Junior Joseph De Muyt, an economics major, plays wheelchair basketball at an event organized by UConn Recreation and Husky Adapted Sport Club, with support from the Ryan Martin Foundation, on Nov. 30. (Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Swish! Wheelchair Basketball Takes the Court

The newly launched Husky Adapted Sport Club held a wheelchair basketball scrimmage in Guyer Gym recently.

Peter J. Werth asks a question during the Entrepreneurial & Innovation Student Huddle held at the newly named Peter J. Werth Residence Tower on Dec. 4. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Supporting the Next Generation of Innovators

After announcing his $22.5 million commitment to foster innovation at UConn, donor Peter Werth attended presentations by student innovators at the newly named Peter J. Werth Residence Tower.

Jessica Ortegon, a senior majoring in fine arts, focuses on her work in Professor Brad Guarino's Basic Painting class. (Garrett Spahn/UConn Photo)

The Art of Concentration

Students paint from their mind's eye in a basic painting class.

Jonathan the Husky, UConn's current mascot visits the exhibit 'Mascots! Mask Performance in the 21st Century' at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry on Oct. 30, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Exhibit Puts Spotlight on Sports Mascots

Costumed mascots of college and professional sports teams are on display at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, speaking at UConn Avery Point on Monday (Sept. 25, 2017), vowed to continue fighting against efforts to impose legislative cuts on UConn in a budget he described as “anti-intellectual” and “a frontal assault” on the state’s flagship university. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Gov. Malloy Speaks About the Budget at Avery Point

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, speaking at Avery Point on Monday, vowed to continue fighting against efforts to impose legislative cuts on UConn in a budget he described as 'a frontal assault' on the state’s flagship university.

The Field House was filled to capacity with nearly 1,200 students, faculty, and staff who rallied in support of the University on Wednesday. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Students Rally to #SaveUConn

Nearly 1,200 UConn students, faculty, and staff rallied at the Field House on Wednesday to protest a budget approved by the state legislature that would cut $309 million from UConn’s budget over two years.

John Quiñones, left, host of the ABC show "What Would You Do?" speaks with Fany Hannon '08 MA, PRLACC director, during the "Illuminating the Path" lecture at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 19, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Celebrating Latino Heritage Month with John Quiñones

John Quiñones, anchor of "What Would You Do?" discussed his upbringing, anti-immigrant sentiment, and his popular TV show at an event on Tuesday celebrating Latino Heritage Month.

Many students got an introduction to UConn's Learning Communities at a kickoff event on Aug. 27. (Defining Studios for UConn)

Becoming Part of a Community

UConn's residential Living and Learning Communities help groups of students united by their areas of interest quickly feel at home.