The Graduate School
Meet Alumna Elizabeth Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson came to the Department of Animal Science as a graduate student to work with barn animals and add research experience to her credentials. Knowing how selective veterinary medicine programs are, she wanted to find a way to distinguish herself from other applicants. She succeeded by researching a plant-derived microbial treatment to prevent illness […]
Preparing Teacher Ed Grads for a Successful Job Search
Many school districts across Connecticut hold Neag School of Education teacher education graduates in the highest regard for potential employment.Throughout the Neag School’s partner school districts, juniors and seniors in the Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s (IB/M) program get firsthand student teaching experience in urban and suburban classroom settings; during their fifth year in the program, students receive further preparation through various professional development offerings and on-site internships.
UConn Health Celebrates its 48th Commencement
The 48th commencement ceremony of UConn Health was held on Monday, May 13 at UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs. There were 224 graduates from UConn School of Dental Medicine, UConn School of Medicine, and UConn Graduate School programs.
Snapshot of Commencement
In rain and shine, graduates processed to their commencement ceremonies this weekend. Here is a glimpse into their milestone moments.
Outstanding Women in Medicine and Science Honored
The Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) at UConn Health has awarded its 2019 outstanding women faculty, and graduate, medical and dental students.
Huskies Win International Policy Competition
A team of UConn MBA and MPP students are champions of the annual New York University Policy Case Competition (NYUPCC), a competition comprising 500 students across 139 teams.
Eleven Young Scientists from UConn Win NSF Graduate Fellowships
'The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship is the gold standard when it comes to federally-funded fellowships for aspiring scientists,' says the director of UConn’s Office of National Scholarships & Fellowships.
Sandra Chafouleas Receives Award for Mentorship
The UConn AAUP honored Professor Sandra Chafouleas, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, as the 2019 recipient of the Edward C. Marth Mentorship Award.
Pharmaceutical Sciences Grad Student Koyel Sen Takes Top Honors
This Pharmaceutical Sciences student carried on a UConn tradition of having winning posters at the Particle Technology Forum Poster Session.
2019 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
Editor’s Note: The University of Connecticut will begin to use walk-through metal detectors at Gampel Pavilion this month as part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security. The new technology will be in place for the commencement exercises held in Gampel on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12. Whether arguing a case before […]