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May 12, 2026

Director, Digital Content & Strategy

Emily Zangari

North Dakota transplant, but a lover of all things New England. Emily was adopted into the Husky family after years in professional hockey social. When she's not glued to her phone, you can find her watching football (#Skol!), hiking with her pups, or on the hunt for the best Mexican food on the east coast.

Email: emily.zangari@uconn.edu

Author Archive

Graduates posing in front of the UConn gateway sign

Congratulations Class of 2026

Commencement is more than a ceremony—it’s a defining moment

May 8, 2026 | Emily Zangari

University News

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Entrepreneurship Opportunities at UConn Lead Undergraduate Student to United Nations Panel

'It’s not just about structural barriers existing, but it’s about pushing through those barriers and getting what you need'

May 7, 2026 | Lily Guberman, Office of Global Affairs

Entrepreneurship

The oak leaf seal of the University of Connecticut.

President Maric Announces Changes in UConn’s Human Resources Leadership Team

Boggis becomes Interim VP for HR at Storrs, regionals; Brown returns to UConn Health as growth significantly expands its HR functions

March 5, 2026 | Office of the President

Sun set shining on the UConn Pharmacy building in the winter

Sheldon Kasowitz Champions Science-Based Solutions for Addiction

For Kasowitz, the motivation is deeply personal and urgent

January 28, 2026 | Stephanie Wright, UConn Foundation

Alumni Community Impact

A man and a woman both with glasses pose for a photo in a restaurant

A Legacy of Impact

The $11 million gift will shape the future of actuarial science at UConn

January 20, 2026 | Stephanie Wright, UConn Foundation

Alumni University News

UConn gateway sign surrounded by snow

Celebrating Our 2025 Accomplishments, Looking Ahead to 2026

President Maric reviews some of the past year’s many high points, looks ahead to 2026

January 7, 2026 | Office of the President

The oak leaf seal of the University of Connecticut.

Organizational Realignment within Academic Affairs and Student Life & Enrollment

The realignment goes into effect on Dec. 1, 2025

November 5, 2025 | Office of the Provost

Entryway sign at North Eagleville Road on a fall day.

Michelle Cote Named Interim Director of UConn’s Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

A two-time UConn alumna with a B.A. and M.B.A., Michelle brings extensive experience in entrepreneurship education and innovation ecosystem development

October 27, 2025 | Office of the Provost

A classroom full of people looking at a presenter in the front of the room

UConn Honors Faculty, Staff, Students, and Community Partners at 2025 Provost’s Awards Celebration

The celebration was held on Tuesday, October 14, at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Art Gallery

October 22, 2025 | Office of the Provost

A sign that says "annual student health and wellness fair"

Gift Focuses on Helping Students Find Their Place at UConn

The gift will support a new program to help students build a sense of community and belonging early on at UConn

October 21, 2025 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation

Alumni

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