University Life
Campaign to End Loneliness on Campus Draws from Humanities’ Lessons on Human Connection
'Everyone knows we should have friends, like we know we should eat our vegetables and sleep eight hours, but we’re not doing it'
December 9, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
UConn Firsts: First National Championship
The 1948 UConn men’s soccer team won the first national championship in school history in any sport
December 5, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
Waste to Resource: How A State-of-the-Art Facility Helps UConn Save Water
Since the Reclaimed Water Facility came online, it has reclaimed hundreds of millions of gallons of wastewater for reuse on campus
December 4, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
Creating a Sense of Belonging Drives UConn’s Dean of Students
'I believe in the power of a sense of belonging, and that is what creates community and supports students’ success'
December 3, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
A Connecticut Classic: The 1936 Thanksgiving Proclamation of Wilbur Cross
Gov. Wilbur Cross - who played a crucial role in UConn history - was known for his eloquent Thanksgiving proclamations
November 27, 2024 | Mark J. Roy '74 (CLAS)
UConn Institute Working to Train Social Entrepreneurs Around the Globe
The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative goes beyond the classroom to help address real-world problems
November 25, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
UConn@COP29: First Impressions and Fresh Perspectives
14 UConn students attended the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties, or COP29, in Azerbaijan
November 25, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
“Don’t Mess With Mansfield” Event Helps Clean Up Town
A total of 116 bags of trash were collected in this event, which was coordinated from the UConn side by the Office of Sustainability
November 21, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
A Historic Night in Storrs
His 1,217th career victory solidifies Coach Geno Auriemma as the winningest basketball coach in NCAA history
November 21, 2024 | UConn Athletics
Investigate, Expose, and Change – Jo Becker on Advocating for Children’s Rights
Human rights advocate shares insights with UConn audience
November 18, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips