Ashley O'Connell


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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.

A view of the School of Nursing over Swan Lake on Sept. 30, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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.

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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

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Celebrating Nurses Week

UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing honors compassion, community, and care.

Construction workers for DeLuca Hall with the signed beam.

UConn Celebrates Beam Topping-Off for New Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Building

DeLuca Hall reached a major construction milestone with the topping-off of the final beam, marking the completion of the building’s structural frame.

A pregnant woman in the hallway of a hospital.

UConn Nursing Researcher Leads Innovative Study on Maternal and Infant Health

Sharon Casavant, Ph.D., RN, is leading a study that focuses on cannabis use during pregnancy.

UConn Nursing faculty and staff standing behind the signed beam for the new Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing building.

UConn Celebrates Beam Signing for the Future Home of the Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing

The UConn Nursing community came together on Monday, October 27, for a beam signing ceremony to commemorate the construction of the new Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing.

UConn School of Nursing’s Sigma Theta Tau Mu 2025 inductees

School of Nursing’s Sigma Theta Tau Mu Chapter Inducts 69 New Members

'Sigma represents love, Theta represents courage, and Tau represents honor,' said Mu Chapter President Elizabeth Mayerson, DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE.

UConn Nursing faculty, students and community doctors during a weeklong visit to Guatemala.

UConn Nursing Promotes Conversation and Education on Reproductive Health in Guatemala

UConn Nursing's scholarly project in Guatemala brings conversation to the community regarding women's health

Dr. Snyder's closing remarks to first-year students hearing from Hartford Healthcare partners

Healthcare Partners Visit the School of Nursing

Dr. Marianne Snyder’s students met with Hartford Healthcare’s leadership team to hear about career opportunities