Academic Affairs
Kathryn Marchak Explores Food as Health as NourishedRx Summer Intern
'I believe that nutrition really does give the body the building blocks that it needs to heal, rebuild, and recover to perform its best'
UConn Student Justin Fargo Went from Family iPhone-Fixer to Small Business Cybersecurity Champion
'There is a massive shortage of security professionals, and the opportunity for information security-related roles is only increasing'
Students Help Students in Hands-on Chemical Engineering Course
The course offers students the opportunity to develop educational content for future semesters, gaining perspective outside of a lecture hall
UConn Staff Members Receive International Blackboard Catalyst Award
The international honor recognizes Kaitlyn Anderson and Sally Chamberland for advancing assessment and institutional effectiveness at UConn
Welcome Back, Huskies
The fall 2026 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 31
UConn Welcomes Class of 2030, Joining Thousands of Returning Huskies for New Semester
About 6,400 first-year students will join UConn Nation this week, including 4,500 at UConn Storrs and 1,900 at the regional campuses
NASA Scholarship Launches UConn Engineer’s Path to Sustainable Energy Innovation
Chemical engineering student Evan Piotrowski has been awarded the NASA CT Space Grant in recognition of his academic excellence and undergraduate research
Summer Research Experiences Give Students Career-Building Boost
Posters and presentations at 2026 Summer Research Day highlight impact of mentored, hands-on student experiences at UConn Health.
Elena Camacho’s Innovating Plant Protein-Rich Foods as PURIS Intern
'I am able to work in both the lab and kitchen applying what I’ve learned, and gaining hands on experience with product development. You get that mix – it’s the best of both worlds'
UConn Student Working for Fewer Lawns and More Meadows Across CT
Rethinking the lawn, to support biodiversity and sustainability