Academic Affairs

The Dodd Center for Human Rights.

New UConn Endowed Chairs in Human Rights Inspired by the Legacies of Dodd, Osiatyński

The new faculty positions will be part of the Human Rights Institute

UConn’s Gilman Scholars Samantha Valle ’24 (CLAS), Marissa White ’25 (CAHNR), Geraldine Uribe ’23 (CLAS), Guerlina Philogne ’24 (CLAS) (BUS), Rose Pacik-Nelson ’23 (CLAS), and Grace Coburn ’23 (CLAS) posing in the lobby at UConn Hartford.

UConn Produces An All-Time High 17 Gilman Scholars

Each Gilman Scholar is required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community

Headshot of Alain Frogley

Alain Frogley named Interim Dean of the School of Fine Arts

Alain Frogley has been appointed Interim Dean of the School of Fine Arts, effective June 1, 2022.

Kathleen Segerson, associate dean and distinguished professor of economics, at Oak Hall

UConn Professor Segerson Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Dating to 1863, the NAS is one of the most prestigious scholarly organizations in the world

Provost Anne D'Alleva speaking at UConn's 2021 Commencement

Anne D’Alleva Appointed Interim Provost

Anne D’Alleva, dean of the School of Fine Arts, has been appointed interim provost at UConn, effective May 20.

Zoey England, a Gilman-McCain scholar, pets Jonathan XIV on May 3, 2022.

Gilman-McCain Scholarship Winner Is a First for UConn

Zoey England is one of just 100 students in the country to earn the scholarship this year

An aerial view of the Wilbur Cross Building.

Five Named To Fulbright US Student Program

The program provides grants for individually-designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world

Manisha Sinha, the James L. and Shirley A. Draper Chair in American History. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

History Professor Manisha Sinha Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

Sinha is working on an expansive examination of the post-Civil War period known as Reconstruction

Urvi Kaul, Tony Edgington, Raul Flamenco, Swapna Subramanian - UConn's NSF Scholars - on the steps of Wilbur Cross

Five Students Earn National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

The oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the NSF-GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees.

Head shot of Jennifer Orlikoff who has been named the new UConn Stamford campus director

UConn Stamford Campus Director Named

Jennifer Orlikoff has been named the new UConn Stamford campus director