University Life

The ISA International Conference 2024, held in June at the University of Rijeka, focused on "Knowing the Global-Local: Imagining Pasts, Debating Futures."

‘Hidden Gem’ at UConn Helps International Studies Scholars Find their Academic Home

The International Studies Association gives scholars global reach

Sophia Hatzis, wearing glasses and a purple lanyard, poses for a photo in front of a background with colored lights.

Month of Discovery: Sophia Hatzis ’27, a Researcher and Mentor

Hatzis, a second-year student researcher, has become integral to Innovate Labs, teaching classmates about AI

Anagnostou Sets Lofty Goals for IPB

Following his appointment, executive director seeks to spread UConn innovation and industry partnerships across the state.

Jonathan Chambers ’28, (CLAS) planting the Flex Farm at UConn Stamford

Husky Harvest Stamford Bolsters Food Pantry Offerings with New Partnerships, New Initiatives

'We’re trying to tie together everything we’re doing to fight food insecurity at UConn Stamford. All our initiatives need to support one another'

Faith Sportbert '23 (CLAS) works the shirt booth at the Innovation Expo

Students Invited to Go for Gold at the 2024 Experience Innovation Expo

'Everyone can be an innovator. The only prerequisite is having an alternative, creative view or idea'

"Innovation Connecticut" on a screen with a row of chairs on the stage

UConn Innovation Documentary Draws Hundreds, Prompts Insightful Panel Discussion

'UConn has been at the heart of our innovation for many years, and we need it more now than ever'

Former members of Congress Fred Upton and Loretta Sanchez participate in a discussion with NBC CT anchor and reporter Amber Diaz.

At Visit to Dodd Center, Former Members of Congress Discuss Bridging Divides – and Issue a Call to Action

'Today's conversation is important, because it is a reminder of what our discourse can be'

Parthenon

Students Experience ‘Authentic’ Greece During New Study Abroad Program

The summer field school was designed by anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas to connect ancient Greece and modern Greek culture

Built in 1890, the Main Building - soon to be known as "Old Main" - was one of the first structures built for the school that would eventually become UConn.

UConn Firsts: First Day of Classes – Sept. 28, 1881

Then: 11 students. Now: more than 30,000.

Connecticut Walk for 1 in 100 in West Hartford on September 14.

UConn Health Students Volunteer for a Heart-Healthy Cause

UConn Medical and Dental Students Volunteered at the Adult Congenital Heart Association Annual Connecticut Walk for 1 in 100 on September 14 in West Hartford’s Blue Back Square.