UConn Looks to the Stars with Increased Interest in Astronomy
The field of astronomy is growing on the Storrs campus with new astronomy faculty, astronomy-related research programs and clubs and the launch of an astrophysics minor next year.
Former White Supremacist Advocates Compassion at UConn
Former white supremacist Christian Picciolini, now director, producer, author, speaker and global peace advocate, spoke on Feb. 27 at the University of Connecticut about his time as a neo-Nazi and how it changed his life.
UCONN Department of Animal Sciences Hosts Annual Horse Symposium
On Saturday, March 3, the Department of Animal Sciences hosted the annual Connecticut Horse Symposium in the Horsebarn Hill Arena.
Khalid, Tory Lanez and GrooveBoston to Headline for First Ever UConnic Music Festival
SUBOG announced that Khalid, Tory Lanez and GrooveBoston will be performing for its first ever UConnic Music Festival which will be held on April 12.
IBM Watson Representatives Talk Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Mobile at UConn Storrs
John J. Preli and Len Polhemus from IBM spoke to University of Connecticut (UConn) students and industry professionals about artificial intelligence (AI) computers such as IBM Watson.
Storm Damage Forces Closure of UConn Biotechnology Building
High winds and heavy rain damaged a ventilation stack weighing at least 500 lbs on top of the Agriculture Biotechnology Lab (ABL) at the University of Connecticut, resulting in a quick evacuation.
Lunar New Year: Year of the Dog Starts with a Bang
The Chinese Undergraduate Student Association (CUSA) and the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) of the University of Connecticut hosted a Lunar New Year Celebration in Rome Commons last Saturday with music and performances.
The African Student Association’s (ASA) Annual Fashion Show
The African Student Association (ASA) held their annual Fashion Show Je Suis Arfique (I AM AFRICA) on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Connecticut.
Voting Begins This Week for New USG Comptroller
Richa Jain and Priyanka Thakkar are the nominees for this semester for the new USG Comptroller position. They held a debate in the Student Union Commons.
HuskyTHON Raises One Million for the Kids
University of Connecticut students raised $1,021,485.37 this past weekend for the annual 18-hour dancing event, HuskyTHON, surpassing their one million dollar goal.