News and College Life

Students cool off during Student Fest on campus

Students adjust their gowns before the summer commencement ceremony.

Dancing at Global Music Night, hosted by the Office of International Services on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Students get ready for Convocation on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. This was an un-posed moment at an event.

Shortly after 6:00am, students at a university event watch the sunrise over Geneva Bay in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

Raptor Reps Media Day students laughing at iPad.

Students headed to class on the first day of the fall semester at the Rockville Campus. 

Student waiting for class on the first day of the fall semester

Members of the Class of 2030 sign the Honor Code marking their official entry into the college community Monday, August 31, 2026 in Castle Court. The Honor Code Matriculation confirms each new student’s commitment to the college’s tradition of Shared Governance. 

Students depart with their bargains at the Office of Sustainability’s annual “Give ’n Go Yard Sale” Friday, August 28, 2026 on Larrabee Green. Items in the sale were collected from residence halls on campus in the spring after move-out. Give ‘N Go is a partnership with the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut and Safe Futures. Many collected items are donated to local community organizations through two agency days held in May. Items particularly useful to first-year students are stored for the low-price “yard sale” for students during orientation. Each year the office collects over 11,000 lbs of donations.