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Lena Dunham, a writer and director, and Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker speaking at FAMESICK: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness in the John Lyman Center on Friday, May 1. Photos by Wade Barillaro
05/06/2026

Lena Dunham hosts slumber party at Lyman

The John Lyman Center became the host of a teenage sleepover as Lena Dunham, a writer and director, took the stage on Saturday, May 1, for an evening of storytelling, conversation and
Interim President Sandra Bulmer leading the Town Hall meeting in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on Friday, May 1. Photo by Victoria Cruz
05/06/2026

Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget

The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
Reusable pads made by students in the Makerspace room that will be sent to communities in Madagascar. Photo by Brianna Wallen
05/06/2026

Students sew reusable pads for girls abroad

Students are creating Reusable Menstrual Pads, RUMPS, to address a critical barrier that prevents many girls in parts of Africa from staying in school: limited access to menstrual products.
Business administration major Joel Brown, a sophomore, in front of the Case Study Classroom in the School of Business. Photo by Brianna Wallen

PEP Talk explores integrated supply chain

Students and faculty gathered in the School of Business for this week’s PEP Talk, Adding Value Through an Integrated Supply Chain Today: Macro and Micro Supply Chain Management, on Oct. 1. 
10/08/2025
Health science majors Zamira Ewart, a freshman, and Zahra Bayonee, a sophomore, in front of the Jess Dow Field. Photos by Brianna Wallen

Students show school spirit at pep rally

Blue-and-white pride swept through the Moore Field House Parking Lot on Thursday, Oct. 2, as students came together for a lively pep rally to launch Homecoming weekend. 
10/08/2025
Union workers and students rallied outside of Buley Library to protest for higher wages and stronger benefits. Photos by Draven Dabrowski

Sodexo workers protest for better pay and benefits

The demonstration at the university was part of collective actions taking place at other Connecticut campuses where Sodexo provides dining services. 
10/08/2025
Geno Auriemma speaks with Dom Amore before the event. Photos by Julian Markese

Geno helps fundraise

Providing a tremendous assist, Auriemma lent his credence to help raise money for the university’s basketball programs. 
10/01/2025

ICE raids fuel fear in students

Immigration raids in the state are heightening fear among undocumented college students, with mental health experts reporting rising levels of anxiety, stress and trauma affecting academic performance and overall well-being. 
10/01/2025
Her Worth Her Wealth panel featuring successful women Petra-Ann Brown, Alana Dina, Catherine Latoya Grant-Altson and Rosalee Daley in the School of Business on Thursday, Sept. 25. Photo by Brianna Wallen

Panel inspires next generation of women

“You win the morning, you win the day,” Dina said. 
10/01/2025
Students talking at the Soulful Social in the Multicultural Center on Sept. 24. Photos by Valentina Toro

Soulful Social celebrates Black culture

The Black Student Union hosted its annual Soulful Social on Sept. 24, bringing students and faculty together for an evening of culture, food and connection. 
10/01/2025
Sergio Pérez, the vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, leads discussion along with other panelists in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on Sept. 17. Photo by Jay'Mi Vazquez

Students learn from Hispanic heritage panel

By Jay’Mi Vazquez Managing editor In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a panel of professors and faculty came together to reflect on how their cultural roots shaped their academic and professional journeys.
09/24/2025
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