Academic Affairs
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
August 19, 2026 | Sarah Redmond - College of Engineering
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.
August 18, 2026 | Loretta Waldman
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'
August 18, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Student Working for Fewer Lawns and More Meadows Across CT
Rethinking the lawn, to support biodiversity and sustainability
August 17, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
UConn’s Largest Medical School Class Yet Dons 117 New White Coats
August 14 marked the annual White Coat Ceremony milestone for the incoming Class of 2030 at UConn School of Medicine.
August 14, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
The Beauty of Efficiency
With the help of UConn entrepreneurship programs, Engineering alums launch an AI-native startup to help small businesses
August 11, 2026 | Julie (Stagis) Bartucca '10 (BUS, CLAS), '19 MBA - UConn Communications
‘A Hunger to Contribute’ – A Conversation with Provost Pamir Alpay
'We consider ourselves strategists. We help people make decisions about the technology that they employ'
August 7, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
UConn Formula SAE Team Places In Top Five Nationally
The team is open to all students, and has succeeded with the help of students from all disciplines including engineering, business, finance, marketing, and more
August 4, 2026 | Claire Galvin
UConn Magazine: “Blue-and-White Blood”
On Mother’s Day 2025, Solé Blanks ’25 (CLAS), ’26 MA, draped in blue regalia, stepped across the floor of Gampel Pavilion when her name was called, continuing a family legacy as the fourth generation to graduate from UConn
July 23, 2026 | Julie (Stagis) Bartucca '10 (BUS, CLAS), '19 MBA - UConn Communications
UConn Med Student Championing Organ Donation
Mia Haynes in UConn’s Class of 2029 is Training with the New England Donor Services (NEDS) Summer Immersion Program.
July 20, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine