Student life

Entryway sign lit up green for St. Patricks Day and for Sustainability.

Commitment to Energy Sustainability Links Huskies From Different Generations Through International Contest

'For students who are at the very beginning of their careers to put together such a sophisticated design with such pragmatic energy realism is very impressive'

The first measurable snowfall of the year coats the UConn Storrs campus among the holiday lights before sunrise

Eight Students Earn Scholarships From Gilman Foundation

Each Gilman Scholar is required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community

The Wilbur Cross cupola during the first snowstorm of the season

CAPS Programs Introduce Students to Research

Students in the CAPS program participate in professional and community development workshops as well as mentoring conversations to discuss their progress

Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ To Open in Student Union Food Court

Bear's BBQ has earned the type of name recognition in Connecticut and the Hartford area typically reserved for legacy businesses that have been operating for decades

Fany Hannon, dean of students, speaks during the Convocation ceremony held on the Student Union Mall

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'

UConn soccer player Jack Loura on the field.

From Ardent UConn Soccer Fan to Co-Captain, Jack Loura’s Work Ethic Paid Off

'At first, I just wanted to be part of the team. But once I got into things, I thought I could grow into a leader'

A cohort of 14 UConn@COP fellows traveled to Baku, Azerbaijan to attend the 29th UN Climate Conference of Parties.

UConn@COP29: First Impressions and Fresh Perspectives

14 UConn students attended the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties, or COP29, in Azerbaijan

Write On, Black Girl bookmarks

English Doctoral Student’s Publication for Black Girls To Collaborate With Publishing House

Write On, Black Girl features writing by girls of color and will partner with publisher Porch Water Press for its first print edition

UConn Students collecting trash in Mansfield as part of the "Don't Mess with Mansfield" event.

“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

Writing equations on a whiteboard

Math Department Wins GAANN: Full Funding for Five Ph.D. Fellows

The national award will allow the department to grow in size, diversity, and research output