UConn People – April 29, 2026

If you would like to submit a passing, retirement, notable birthday, achievement or a family event of a UConn employee or retiree for consideration, please email to work@uconn.edu.

Award

Dr. Jessica Flori and Dr. Pengyu Zong, UConn School of Medicine post-doctoral researchers, have received 2026 NIH Pathway to Independence Awards to advance their innovative research along with their careers as early-career scientists.

In Memoriam

John Horvath, 88, of Columbia, Conn., a retired human resources employee.

William Howlett, 72, a retired IT specialist, on April 15.