Ashley O'Connell
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UConn Nursing Students Take the Next Step into Clinical Practice
The Class of 2028 marked an important milestone at the Transition to Clinical Practice Ceremony, celebrating the start of their clinical education.
September 9, 2026 | Ella Anderson, UConn Nursing
UConn Nursing Faculty Named Academy Fellows
Dr. Eileen Condon and Dr. Carrie Eaton will join more than 3,600 nursing leaders as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing
September 2, 2026 | Ashley O'Connell - Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
UConn Nursing Welcomes Record-Breaking Class of 2030
The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing welcomed 297 incoming students during UConn’s Weekend of Welcome, including 275 at Storrs and 22 at Waterbury
August 31, 2026 | Ashley O'Connell - Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
UConn Nursing Researchers Recognized at International Symposium
Faculty and graduate students from UConn's Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing showcased groundbreaking cannabinoid research at the 2026 International Cannabinoid Research Society Annual Symposium in France
August 25, 2026 | Ashley O'Connell - Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
Future Nurses Gain Hands-On Experience at UConn
High school students from across the Northeast explored the nursing profession through hands-on simulation, clinical experiences, and skill-building activities during the Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing’s 2026 Early Introduction to the Nursing Profession (EINP) Summer Program.
August 2, 2026 | Ashley O'Connell - Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
UConn Nursing Secures NIH Grant for Pediatric Allergy Research
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases award will support development of a parent-centered tool to improve the evaluation of reported penicillin allergies in pediatric primary care
July 24, 2026 | Ashley O'Connell - Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
Nursing Researchers Featured at International Sleep Conference
UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing researchers presented new findings on maternal and family sleep health at SLEEP 2026, advancing the School’s growing leadership in sleep science and plans for a future sleep research laboratory.
July 9, 2026 | Ashley O'Connell - Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
UConn Nursing Students Earn Spring 2026 Dean’s List Honors
The UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing recognizes 217 undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2026 semester, celebrating their dedication to scholarship, leadership, and the future of healthcare.
May 28, 2026 | Ashley O'Connell - Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
Pitching the Future of Health Care
“At its core, innovation is about making the world a better place, and that purpose was evident in every pitch presented.” – Michael McGuire, MBA, Beekley Medical
May 22, 2026 | Ashley O'Connell - Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing, and Ella Anderson
Celebrating Nurses Week
UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing honors compassion, community, and care.
May 7, 2026 | Ashley O'Connell - Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing