Academic Affairs
UConn Celebrates its First-Gen Students, Launches Chapter of National Honor Society
The first-year class at Storrs includes 26% who are the first in their families to attend college, with even higher numbers at Waterbury (59%), Stamford (50%), Hartford (44%), and Avery Point (42%)
Provost’s Outstanding Service Award Recognizes Faculty in College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The award honors faculty whose volunteer service is exemplary in enhancing the University's mission in teaching, research, service, or engagement
UConn Names Next Austin Chair
The University of Connecticut has named Morgaen L. Donaldson, a renowned scholar of educational leadership and policy, as the next Philip E. Austin Endowed Chair
8 UConn Faculty Receive NSF CAREER Awards
NSF CAREER Awards support early-career faculty in establishing their research programs while also reaching out to students and community members
UConn Names Interim Director of Stamford Campus
David Souder named interim director of UConn Stamford
Jason Irizarry Named Dean of the Neag School of Education
Irizarry, who has served as interim dean since March 1, will be the first Latino dean to lead the Neag School.
UConn Health CEO Dr. Andrew Agwunobi Selected as University’s Interim President
UConn Health CEO Dr. Andrew Agwunobi will begin as UConn's Interim President beginning on July 1, 2021
20th Class of Humanities Institute Fellows Pursue Wide Range of Scholarship
This year’s class of fellows includes two visiting residential fellows, four dissertation scholars, and nine UConn faculty fellows
UConn To Offer Master’s in Fintech To Meet Demands of Rapid Change in Finance Industry
From blockchain to mobile payments, the world of finance is changing, and UConn aims to make students ready for it
Five UConn Faculty Honored as Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors
UConn has selected five of its most renowned scholars to honor with its most prestigious faculty title, the Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor.