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Tons of Ice Cream
UConn's time-honored tradition of eating ice cream outside in the middle of winter.
UConn Hartford Rekindles a Holiday Tradition
When UConn Hartford hosted holiday carolers on Dec. 19, it was the revival of a tradition of caroling on the steps of the Hartford Times building dating back to the 1960s and 1970s.
Stepping it up: Husky Bhangra
A student team performs Bhangra, an energetic form of dance from Punjab, India, at a variety of locations in Storrs.
At UConn, the Sun Rises Before the Concrete Sets
A steady procession of 75 trucks loaded with concrete began at 4 a.m. on Nov. 8, to pour the site of the swimming pool at UConn’s new Student Recreation Center.
How Silly Putty is Like Bone
A physiology and neurobiology professor explains that the physical characteristics of both substances vary, based on how fast a force is applied on them.
New Gampel Roof Ready for 2017-18 Season
60,000 screws, 30,000+ hours, and 2,083 ceiling tiles later ... let the games begin!
UConn’s Progress: Students Are the Big Picture
While the University has grown by 8,000 students since 1990, the workforce has increased by only 500, mostly faculty, and the percentage of administrators has stayed the same.