Bret Eckhardt


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Crystal R. Emery, Commencement speaker for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 6, 2018. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Crystal Emery ’85 (SFA) an Inspiration to CLAS Graduates

Speaking from a wheelchair, Commencement speaker Crystal Emery (SFA) invited graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to 'use me as an example of how you can move forward in life.'

Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Computer Scientist Kimberly Bryant Urges Engineers to Become Agents of Change

Commencement speaker Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, addressed graduates of the School of Engineering as 'architects of the future.'

Ama Appiah '19 (CLAS), newly elected president of the Undergraduate Student Government. (Eric Yang '21 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Meet Ama Appiah – USG President

'I want to make sure every student reaches their maximum potential academically, socially, research-wise, and in any way I can,' says the newly elected president of UConn's Undergraduate Student Government.

A flower opening to the sunlight, symbolizing the fresh start mindset.

Fresh Start Mindset a Powerful Marketing Tool

Marketing professor Robin Coulter says the fresh start mindset is deeply rooted in American culture, and plays a big role in marketing communications.

Khalid performs at the UCONNIC Music Festival in Storrs on April 12, 2018. (Eric Yang/UConn Photo)

Khalid Headlines UCONNIC Festival

Khalid performs at UConn’s first ever UCONNIC Music Festival. His visit included meeting with Jonathan XIV.

The UConn Breakdance Club is a student-run organization that performs on campus and competes at the intercollegiate level. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

UConn Breakdance

The student-run UConn Breakdancing Club performs around campus and competes at the intercollegiate level.

UConn students Tu Nguyen and Emilio Loret De Mola sled on Horsebarn Hill after a recent snowstorm. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

Tiny Planet Sledding

UConn students Tu Nguyen and Emilio Loret De Mola sled on Horsebarn Hill after a recent snowstorm.

Jonathan the Husky delivers an admission letter to a student, feted by members of the UConn Marching Band. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

Special Delivery: UConn Acceptance Letter

Accepting our incoming class is not something we at UConn take lightly. Watch Jonathan XIV, Jonathan the Husky, and the UConn Pep Band welcome newly accepted students to UConn Nation.

UConn marked a milestone in the construction of the new recreation center, as the final beam was hoisted into place. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Topping Off the New Student Recreation Center

UConn marked a milestone in the construction of the new recreation center, as the final beam was hoisted into place.

The snow is rapidly disappearing from Gampel Pavilion and the steps of the School of Business. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Splish, Splash Goes Saturday’s Snow

With temperatures headed into the 60s today, the snow that fell Saturday will not be around long.