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September 20, 2026

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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UConn Student to Continue Legacy of Environmental Stewardship

'An important part of environmental leadership is about expanding your network and stepping out of your comfort zone'

September 17, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications

UConn gateway sign turned blue

Five UConn Researchers Receive CAREER Awards

Five UConn faculty members have received NSF CAREER Awards for the 2026 cycle.

September 16, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research

Research & Discovery

Harri Srivastava poses for a photo next to a lake.

CLAS Student Explores Stamford’s Queer History Through Summer Research

Harri Srivastava '27 (CLAS) is helping researchers uncover Connecticut history through her participation in a SHARE Summer Apprenticeship.

September 15, 2026 | Olivia Grant

A photo of a river with a clear water shot of rocks at the bottom

Snapshot From the Field: Studying Ecosystem Evolution in the Fastest Warming Region on Earth

A glimpse at the Summer 2026 EVOME field season

September 14, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

A wall painted blue with the words With Gratitude: Highlights from a Decade of Gifts on it along with a photo and sculptures

The Benton Celebrates 60 Years with Special Exhibition, Silent Auction

'This museum is part of UConn’s history. We help UConn tell its story'

September 14, 2026 | Kimberly Phillips

Dr. Dante Paolino and Dr. Zachary Gelber, in blue medical scrubs, each holding a Build-a-Brush toothbrush.

UConn Dentist Develops Customizable Toothbrush to Encourage Kids to Brush Better, Longer

'What was a little hobby is now a full-fledged business'

September 10, 2026 | Claire Hall

Alumni Entrepreneurship

A cross section of the carotid body in a mouse. The oxygen sensing cells (green) sit adjacent to the carotid artery, right where it splits before entering the brain.

Breathing Without Brakes

UConn researchers reveal unexpected cause of Rett syndrome symptoms

September 8, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

Aids ribon on a white background

UConn Professor Takes on HIV/AIDS Denialists Yet Again

Kalichman talked with UConn Today about AIDS denialism, his recent research, and where we go from here

September 4, 2026 | Kimberly Phillips

Close-up of a quantum computer’s metallic components with connectors and wires against a dark background.

Renowned Expert Elevates UConn Quantum Research

Physicist Dmitri Kharzeev set to advance the University’s Quantum Alliance and support key research initiatives

September 3, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt

Research & Discovery

Whaleship docked in the water.

Maritime Studies Alum Connects the Classroom to the Community

A partnership between UConn Avery Point and Mystic Seaport Museum inspired Gabriel Brisson’s ’26 (CLAS) future career in maritime studies.

August 27, 2026 | Nora Broderick - University Communications

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