Academic Affairs
Three Faculty Members Named Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors
The University of Connecticut is proud to announce the selection of three exemplary faculty members as this year's Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors. This prestigious award represents the highest honor the University can confer upon its faculty, celebrating their outstanding contributions in research, teaching, and public engagement
Six Recent Graduates Earn Spots in Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The program provides grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world
UConn Celebrates a Community of Career Champions
Recognizing the individuals and programs advancing career readiness across the university, from the classroom to co-curricular spaces
Celebrating the Heart of the UConn Experience
Inaugural teaching, advising, and mentoring awards ceremony honors faculty, staff, and students
Graduate Student Research Symposium Recognizes Academic Excellence and Innovation
First-ever event brings together graduate research from all of UConn's campuses
A Final Milestone and a Glimpse of the Future for Engineering Students
The College of Engineering’s Senior Design Day brings out the best in student creativity, collaboration and problem solving
UConn Launches New Equine Science and Management Major, Strengthening Connecticut’s Role in a Thriving Industry
Launching in fall 2026, the new major will meet student and industry demand
UConn Provost Announces Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship
The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching
UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty
Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated
“Your Only Limit Is Yourself”: First-Year Student’s Cancer Research Gains International Recognition
Tehreem Fatima’s independent research on glioblastoma has been accepted into dozens of academic conferences