Husky Nation News: S2 E1
This podcast is a digital archive of the WHUS News Team broadcast which airs on 91.7 FM once a week.
This episode aired on September 5, 2025 and was produced and hosted by Katie Servas.
This week’s news...
University of Connecticut Implements Car Boots for Unpaid Parking Tickets
The University of Connecticut has had a problem with parking tickets for some time now.
Whether that’s because of limited parking spots or expensive parking pass prices is up for debate, however, UConn has ...
Goodbye, XL! Hartford’s Largest Arena Receives New Name
On its 50th anniversary, Hartford, Connecticut's iconic XL Center has officially been renamed to PeoplesBank Arena.
The Holyoke, Massachusetts-based company purchased the sponsorship rights for the former X...
UConn Day of Action for Higher Education Recap
Students, staff, State Representatives and residents of Connecticut rallied together to support the continuation of support for higher education on April 17 for the University of Connecticut’s Day of Action fo...
Metro-North speeds up New Haven to NYC commute; New Canaan “Quiet Zone” plan back on
The Metro-North Railroad recently instated a quicker travel time between major train stations in Connecticut and New York City on the New Haven Line. The new runs, dubbed "Super Express," can save commuters up...
UConn Professor Sherry Zane Suing UConn For $80,000 Following Larceny Conviction
Former University of Connecticut Professor of Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, Sherry Zane, has since filed a civil action lawsuit against the University of Connecticut.
Court records show that Zane wa...
UConn Avery Point to Offer New Majors and Housing Starting This Fall
The University of Connecticut’s Avery Point campus is expanding both its academic offerings and campus living for the Fall 2025 semester.
For the first time, Avery Point will offer a four-year psychological...
UConn Receives a Record 62,000 Freshmen Applications for 2025/2026 Academic Year
The University of Connecticut reached new heights this admission season, racking up an estimated total of 62,000 freshmen applications.
This is 4,000 more than last year’s total of approximately 58,000 stu...
UConn Non-Profit Medical Pop-Up Clinic Returns for Second Year
UConn’s student run medical clinic introduces a new resource hallway for patients on its second annual pop-up on March 8-9.
“This year, we’re proud to have a new resource hallway, mainly funded by the UConn...
UConn Responds to New Executive Orders on DEI Initiatives
University of Connecticut President Radenka Maric and Provost Anna D’Alleva released an email to all students on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
The email was in response to the new executive order made by the Trump admi...