Diana Nearhos
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UConn Law Library Exhibit Shows Alumnus’ Case Against Department of Defense
Joe Steffan donates his files to the library in hopes that those studying the case and the issue of gay rights in the future will understand how they were litigated
March 11, 2025 | Diana Nearhos
UConn Law Professors Lead Drafting of New Proposed Hate Crimes Bill
The proposed law to consolidate the state's confusing hate crime statutes has been adopted as a governor's bill in this legislative session.
February 27, 2025 | Diana Nearhos
UConn Law and Hartford HealthCare Launch Health Equity Clinic
The new clinic will provide assistance when health-harming legal issues intertwine with patient care in partnership with Hartford Hospital.
December 11, 2024 | UConn School of Law
Graduate Finds Fulfillment as UConn Law’s First Supreme Court Fellow
Adam Kuegler '20 got a a close-up look at federal court administration while engaged in research and writing as a Supreme Court fellow.
December 4, 2024 | Diana Nearhos
Meet UConn Law’s 2024 Incoming Class
UConn Law welcomed its incoming class of JD and LLM students, who will be on campus for the next one to four years and forever a part of the UConn Law community.
August 26, 2024 | Diana Nearhos
UConn Law Grad’s Gift Helps Law Students Explore Summer Fellowships
Dennis Mayer '80 says he wanted to meaningfully contribute to the law school because it not only helped him pivot in his career but has a broad, positive impact on the state.
June 6, 2024 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
UConn Law Grad Starts Teaching Fellowship
Stuart F. Smith believes the fellowship is 'a way of creating a stronger, more nurturing, and more effective environment.'
May 23, 2024 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
Five UConn Law Faculty Members Promoted
The promotions were among 91 announced by the UConn after being recommended by the Office of the Provost and approved by vote of the University’s Board of Trustees.
April 30, 2024 | Diana Nearhos
Bethany Berger Wins 2024 UConn Law Teaching Award
The Perry Zirkel ’76 Distinguished Teaching Award was established in 2016 through the generosity of Perry Zirkel, who graduated from the UConn School of Law in 1976.
April 3, 2024 | Diana Nearhos
UConn Law Graduate Taps His Retirement Fund to Boost Scholarship
Curtis Tearte ’78 and his wife Jylla are excited about providing scholarships for academic credit, global study programs, and unique immersion experiences for students.
March 19, 2024 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation