University Life

Students listen to talks at the first Professional Development Conference for seniors. (Alysha Elliard '13 (SFA)/UConn Photo)

Students Earn First University Professional Development Certificate

The certificate, recognizing attendance at four or more career events in a year, signals to employers that students are well prepared for the marketplace.

UCONN for Boston: Thanking Heroes

Students Collecting Messages of Gratitude for Boston’s First Responders

Three UConn students are collecting personal messages they will take to Boston's City Hall to those who responded in the wake of Monday's bombing.

New athletic uniforms are unveiled during a ceremony held at Gampel Pavilion on April 18, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Wearing UCONN

The Division of Athletics offered a sneak preview of its new uniforms for the 2013-14 season, as part of the new visual identity announced recently.

Kylie Angell '13 (NUR) on April 15, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Kylie Angell, Future Registered Nurse

Kylie Angell '13 (NUR) hopes ultimately to study health policy, earn a Ph.D., and become an advocate for nursing.

Mentor Jeff Ment '89, Emily Block '15 (CLAS), Celia Guillard '14 (CLAS), and Julianne Norton '15 (CLAS) of the Leadership Legacy program on March 29, 2013. (Ariel Dowski '14 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Leadership Legacy Students Work on ‘Real World’ Political Asylum Case

Three students with a shared interest in human rights are having an opportunity to make a difference.

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Think Like A Boxer

The UConn Boxing Club is for anyone interested in learning about the sport of boxing.

Cheryl H. Williams, Program Specialist surrounded by bags of shredded professor evaluations on April 11, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn’s Student Evaluations of Teaching ‘Go Green’ With New Online Initiative

Bubble sheets and comment sheets will soon be a thing of the past, as a new online format is launched for student evaluations of teaching.

Ethan Sarnoski '13 (CANR) on April 10, 2013. (Ariel Dowski/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Ethan Sarnoski, Future Microbiologist

After excelling in pathobiology research aas an undergraduate, Ethan Sarnoski '13 (CANR) is heading to Yale as a Ph.D. candidate in microbiology.

A view of the trophies during a rally to celebrate the Women's Basketball win over Louisville held along Fairfield Way on April 10, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Gr8ness: Bringing Home Another Trophy

Thousands of students and other Husky fans lined the route of the parade to welcome the National Championship women's basketball team back to campus.

Portrait of Carlos J. Rodriguez '13 (CLAS) on March30, 2013. (Max Sinton/UConn Photo)

Class of 2013: Carlos Rodriguez, Future Counselor

Carlos Rodriguez '13 (CLAS) is grateful for the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree, and he plans to 'pay it forward' by becoming a counselor.