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September 29, 2026

Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

Mike Enright serves as the deputy spokesperson and as an editorial associate in University Communications. He previously worked in athletic communications positions at UConn, Notre Dame and Boston College. Enright, a 1988 UConn graduate, is the curator of the J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum and the editor of UConn at Work, an e-newsletter for UConn employees.

Email: mike.enright@uconn.edu

Twitter: mikeenr

Author Archive

WFSB-TV

Connecticut Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Hosts UConn Men’s Basketball

January 25, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Tuesday

UConn will conduct its Winter 2024 emergency alert system test on Tuesday, January 30

January 25, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

University News

NBC News

Basketball Legend Sue Bird Shares Her Career Highlights and Coming Out Story in Sundance Doc

January 24, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

Connecticut Public

When Snow Goes Away

January 23, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

The official University of Connecticut seal, in painted gold on an oak panel.

Presentation for Budget Town Hall Meeting On Wednesday

The first town hall meeting where members of the University’s leadership team will answer questions from members of our community about the budget and related issues will take place virtually on Wednesday.

January 22, 2024 | Office of the President

University News

Hartford Courant

UConn Reveals What’s Poisoning Us Most In Connecticut Homes. And a New One Has Joined the List.

January 22, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

NBC Connecticut

First Puerto Rican and Latino Policy Agenda Summit Held in Hartford

January 22, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

The New York Times

King Charles’ Prostate Treatment Is Common Among Men His Age

January 22, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

The New York Times

The World Hasn’t Seen Cicadas Like This Since 1803

January 22, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

Connecticut Public

First Connecticut Latino and Puerto Rican Summit Addressed Challenges and Set Priorities

January 22, 2024 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

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