Aurora using the Block Editor
In late March 2025, the University of Connecticut started offering new sites with the WordPress Block Editor. The Block Editor lets you build custom layouts per page using predefined block types.
Current sites can continue using the Classic Editor, if you are interested in using the Block Editor you will need to submit an Aurora WordPress Account request using a clone of your current site. We will run a conversion tool that will covert most of the site. You will need to review the site and make changes as needed.
At first, the Block Editor may seem confusing especially if you have used the old classic editor. Like anything, it will become easier as you use the Block Editor.
Please watch the videos on the Block Editor and if you have questions, please send an email to webdev@uconn.edu
Classic Editor
The Classic Editor will have the Publish column and Tool Bar as shown above. The Dashboard column is on the left.
Block Editor
The Block Editor has 3 key areas: An inserter panel for adding blocks, a content editor that holds the blocks, and a sidebar panel for configuring block settings.
To exit full screen editor, click on the W logo in the upper left. This brings you back to the Dashboard view.
By the Numbers
1572
Sites Live on Aurora
1261
Central Theme Sites
110
Custom Theme Sites
42k
Users
Examples of Live Sites Using
About
Aurora is a multisite WordPress service provided by ITS to the university community. It offers:
Mobile friendly web templates.
Tools to quickly make forms, slideshows, or page layouts.
Centrally Managed security, updates, and maintenance.
Phone: 860-486-0654
Email: webdev@uconn.edu