Academic Affairs

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Morgaen Donaldson Reappointed as Philip E. Austin Endowed Chair for Second Term

Donaldson’s tenure as Austin Chair has also been marked by her success in securing substantial research funding

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UConn Announces Newest Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors

This prestigious award represents the highest honor the university can confer upon its faculty

Asher Coello '23 (CLAS), a member of the first RaMP cohort at UConn, is studying genetic novelty in the giant milkweed bug for the individualized section of the NSF-supported program.

After Graduating Without Lab Experience, UConn RaMP Scholars Publish First-of-its Kind Scorpion Genome

'This is maybe an exaggeration, but it feels like kind of a last chance to hook people into the STEM pipeline'

Dean Indrajeet Chaubey

Chaubey Reappointed as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

During his first term, Chaubey oversaw record growth at CAHNR in research, academics, and extension engagement

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New Master’s For Digital Design and Manufacturing Innovators

Students can earn this degree remotely from anywhere in the world, offering an accessible path to advanced engineering education

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Ten Students Earn Awards From Gilman Foundation

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

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Announcing the Provost’s 2024 Alumni Faculty Excellence Awards

This prestigious recognition honors faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in research, creativity, and teaching

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UConn Provost Announces Awards for Outstanding Service

The Provost’s Outstanding Service Award (POSA) is designed to honor and recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in service to the University of Connecticut. The award will honor faculty whose service is exemplary and has made an indelible impact in one or more areas to enhance the University’s mission in teaching, research, service, or engagement

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Knowledge is Power, Gratitude and Responsibility for 2024 Doctoral Graduates

'Success purchased through silence is success not worth having'

Norah Berrah, professor of physics.

Physics Professor Nora Berrah Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Berrah is the seventh member of the UConn community to be elected to the selective national organization that works to advise the nation on issues relating to science and technology