Alumni

Detail from “Pittsburgh left,” oil on canvas (2014), Deborah Zlotsky

Making a Career in Art

An exhibition of juried alumni art at Contemporary Art Galleries illustrates the successful careers of four graduates of the MFA program.

‘Playing it Out’: LGBT Issues in Sport

Whether it’s the MLB, NFL, or NHL, the world of sports has been cast as a hypermasculine, hypercompetitive environment. While this atmosphere may build toughness and encourage physical fitness, its acceptance toward athletes who identify with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community is still in need of practice.

Jonathan the husky walks along the Brooklyn Bridge on Jan. 15, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Jonathan Goes to New York

From alumni to athletics, UConn's ties to NYC are so strong it is truly the city's 6th borough.

UConn Magazine, January 2016, class photo. (Elizabeth Caron/UConn Photo)

UConn Launches All-New Magazine

The bigger, better, more frequent Magazine will offer more stories that reflect the breadth and depth of UConn Nation.

Antonio Campelli '15 (SFA) cuts fabric while preparing one of his 'larger than life' installations. (Photo courtesy of Antonio Campelli)

Fine Arts Graduate Wins Marshall Scholarship

The scholarship will enable artist and poet Antonio Campelli '15 (SFA) to earn a master's degree at the University of London.

An illustration by Pamela Zagarenski in her book, The Whisper. (Courtesy of Pamela Zagarenski)

‘The Whisper’ in the Words and Pictures of Pamela Zagarenski

Author and illustrator Pamela Zagarenski '88 (SFA) appears at the Connecticut Children's Book Fair.

UConn's Marching Band (Ryan Glista '16 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

With an Oom Pah Pah! Strike Up the Band

Making music through the generations ... Alumni return to campus each year to play alongside current members of UConn's marching band.

Flying the ‘Husky Flag’ in Far Away Kosovo

Members of the US Army serving in Kosovo show their pride in UConn Nation.

UConn Graduates Scott and Krista Yaglowski are Doing Double Duty Overseas

Serving in the U.S. Army in Kosovo and Afghanistan, these two UConn graduates share both a sibling rivalry and a dedication to their country.

UConn to Receive Purple Heart Medal of Decorated Alumnus

The presentation on behalf of the WWII and Korean War hero will occur on campus at the Ultimate Sacrifice Memorial.