UConn Storrs
A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research
Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health
May 15, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Honoring and Continuing a Legacy of Community Engagement
Philosophy Professor Emeritus Leonard I. Krimerman championed ideals of social and economic justice, the importance of human dignity, and the prioritization of community wellbeing
May 15, 2026 | Anna Heqimi
Genomic Analysis Predicts Guide Dog Success
'If we can tell before they are trained if they [will be successful], that saves a lot of time and a lot of money, and it will also increase the number of guide dogs out there to help people'
May 15, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
4,876 UConn Donors Unite to Raise $7.1M in Two Days of Community-Powered Giving
UConn Gives 2026 breaks giving records and 95% of gifts were under $1,000 — showcasing the cumulative power of broad community support
May 14, 2026 | Siobhan Murray, UConn Foundation
UConn Extension Councils Help Connect Communities
Volunteer Extension Councils across the state help UConn Extension identify and respond to community needs
May 13, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
CAHNR Celebrates Graduates at 2026 Undergraduate Commencement
On May 9, 2026, more than 600 graduates from UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) crossed the stage at Gampel Pavilion, marking the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and growth
May 12, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Commencement 2026 at a Glance
More than 8,000 Huskies heard their names called as they make the transition from “student” to “alumnus”
May 11, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
Congratulations Class of 2026
Commencement is more than a ceremony—it’s a defining moment
May 8, 2026 | Emily Zangari
Kumar Venkitanarayanan Named Dean of CAHNR
Venkitanarayanan has served the University for more than 27 years in a range of leadership roles, including interim dean of CAHNR, senior associate dean, and associate dean for research and graduate education
May 7, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Holds Annual Research and Scholarship Day
A highlight of the event, which was held in the Student Union Ballroom in Storrs, was the poster award competition for both students and faculty
May 7, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications