Schools & Colleges
UConn School of Nursing Faculty Leads the Way in Cannabinoid Research
Steven Kinsey, Ph.D., wins the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS) Mid-Career Award
From Scraps to Solutions: Engineering Student Transforms Campus Food Waste into Carbon Capture Material
Caitlin Noonan ’26 (ENG) created a highly-porous material from biochar, ideal for trapping gas molecules like CO₂
Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in Care
Thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration between Connecticut Children’s and UConn Health, Drs. Christopher Conner and David Hersh became the first in Connecticut to perform deep brain stimulation on a child with drug-resistant epilepsy—paving the way for others like Bella to benefit.
Three CoE Students Pursue In-Depth Research Projects as University Scholars
Chinmaya Vobbineni ’26, Wyeth Haddock ’26, and Zhengyang Wei ’26 are helping heal wounds, designing space exploration material, and preventing turbulence for more efficient flights
Building Connecticut’s Shellfish Workforce and Industry Resilience
With learning in the field and classroom, CT Sea Grant offers a program that combines science, policy, and lived experience to help launch Connecticut businesses
UConn Medical Students Bike Cross-Country for Suicide Prevention
UConn School of Medicine students’ Coast-2-Coast bike trek raises over $20,000 for mental health research
Rooted in Wisdom: Garden Party Celebrates Menopause, Sisterhood, and Health Equity
This community-led event was part of the UConn Health Disparities Institute's Menopause Equity Initiative (MEI), a statewide effort to break the silence, reduce stigma, and create community-informed solutions to support women's midlife health.
Neag School Alumni Board Names Recipients of its 2025 Scholarship
Graduate students Emmanuel Dwamena, Caroline Shadman, and Claudia Ventura are recipients of the fund, which was created as a way to invest in future generations of Neag School students
From Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery to Oncology
Dr. Michael Weber brings expertise in oncologic spine surgery to UConn Health
UConn Research Shows Autonomous Mowers Make the Cut
From cut quality to fertilizer use, autonomous mowers offer an improved approach to lawncare