Academic Affairs

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‘The Angus of Oysters’

Fueled by nerves and passion, ‘Science Guy’ Keegan Jalbert’s aquafeed company wins Wolff Entrepreneurship Championship

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Six from UConn Named CT Women of Innovation Finalists

The finalists include UConn staff, faculty, and a doctoral student

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Lindsay DiStefano Appointed Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship

DiStefano was named interim vice president in October 2025 after serving as associate vice president for research development since 2023

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Students Invited to Explore Innovation, Creativity at Annual Experience Innovation Expo

The Expo will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Student Union Room 304 at UConn Storrs

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UConn Law Students Gain Real-World Experience in Criminal Defense Victory

Working alongside Connecticut public defenders, students in the Criminal Defense Appellate Clinic helped secure a new trial in a murder case while developing skills in appellate advocacy and community service.

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The World is His Oyster

Seafood entrepreneur Keegan Jalbert is developing a new approach to oyster feed

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Transformational UConn Initiative to Integrate Student-to-Workforce Services Earns Federal Grant

The wide-ranging ASCEND initiative brings together strengths of UConn Storrs and UConn Hartford

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Talent Incubator a Hit for Tech Park, Students, and Industry

The summer pilot program for first-year Huskies succeeded as an archetype for experiential learning opportunities

Jie Zhao is a second-year Ph.D. student in the UConn School of Social Work.

Bridging Policy and Technology: Social Work’s Zhao Explores Telehealth and Rural Substance Use Care

'When you change a policy, you're not just changing the policy itself, but everything downstream: how resources get allocated, how services get delivered, and ultimately, patient health outcomes'

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UConn Wide Receiver, MBA Candidate Drew Kron: Follow Your Passion, Learn from Others, Put Your Head Down and Work Hard

'It might be appealing to chase the easier path, but you should listen to your heart'