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Eleven Young Scientists from UConn Win NSF Graduate Fellowships
'The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is the gold standard when it comes to federally-funded fellowships for aspiring scientists,' says the director of UConn’s Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships.
Education Abroad: Drew-Asia Keating ’20, London, England
First-generation college student Drew Asia-Keating '20 (CLAS) says her Education Abroad experience in London took her out of her comfort zone.
Education Abroad: Luis Rivera ’19, Prague, Czech Republic
Accounting major Luis Rivera '19 (BUS) says his Education Abroad experience in Prague, Czech Republic, helped him grow as a person.
Education Abroad: Omaniel Ortiz ’20, London, England
For first-generation college student Omaniel Ortiz, his Education Abroad experience in London was the first time he traveled outside the U.S.
‘Wellness Points’ Plan Wins Campus Competition
Three sophomores won the 2019 Wellness Case Competition with a proposal to offer points to UConn students for attending various wellness programs on campus.
Education Abroad: Anna Zarra Aldrich ’20, London, England
People 'asked me a lot of questions about American politics and we talked a lot about Brexit. Working and meeting with different people was a huge part of the experience,' says Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS).
Spirit Award Winners Honored for Contributions to UConn
Honorees in the annual employee recognition program received their awards on Thursday, at the Alumni Center.
Education Abroad: Preston Bogan ’19, Paris, France
'If you don’t look outside your own comfort zone ... you are missing out,' says Bogan after spending a semester in Paris.
Student Entrepreneurs Spend Spring Break in Silicon Valley
'This trip is really important for our students to see first-hand how the spirit of entrepreneurship works in a real setting,' said UConn's David Noble.
Futures Are Revealed At Match Day
Imagine not knowing where you are going to live or work for the next four years. More than 90 medical students had those questions answered at a residency match day ceremony on Friday.