UConn To Hold Memorial Service For Students Who Have Passed Away

This annual ceremony will take place in the Student Union Ballroom at UConn Storrs

The golden cupola of Wilbur Cross framed by branches of a cherry tree.

(Sean Flynn/UConn Photo) on April 14, 2026. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

The University of Connecticut will hold a memorial service for students that have passed away in the past year on Wednesday, April 22 at 3 p.m. This annual ceremony will take place in the Student Union Ballroom at UConn Storrs.

At this service we will remember the following students:

Emmanuel Frimpong, an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering at UConn Storrs

Olivia Jade Iv, an undergraduate student in the School of Social Work at UConn Hartford

Leeha Reddy, an undergraduate student in ACES at UConn Hartford

Sean Riccard, a doctoral student in molecular and cell biology at UConn Storrs

Zachary Rubin, an undergraduate student in the School of Fine Arts and School of Business at UConn Storrs

All members of the University community are invited to join the families, friends and faculty connected with these student for a time of recognition and remembrance. The family members will be presented with a certificate of academic accomplishment to honor the effort that the students put into their studies while at UConn.

Those that are not able to join in person can view a livestream at https://s.uconn.edu/SU331