Schools & Colleges

Stephen Bright stands at a podium, gesturing as he speaks.

Stephen Bright to Speak at UConn Law 2024 Commencement

Bright recently published “The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts” with former UConn Law professor James Kwak.

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Winter Worries: Road Salts and Private Wells

UConn Extension programs are addressing use of road salts in Connecticut communities and helping keep residential drinking water safe

EWB in Peru

UConn Engineers Without Borders Use Skillsets to Help Communities Find Longterm Solutions to Worldwide Problems

On March 24, UConn Engineers Without Borders will host the 2024 Northeast Regional Conference, offering poster and technical sessions, professional development, and hands-on trainings

A wooden cross sits on top of an American flag.

Mapping the Battle Against Christian Nationalism

The Henry Luce Foundation has awarded UConn’s Meanings of Democracy Lab $300,000 to chart resistance to Christian nationalism

Dr. Liisa Kuhn

Growing Women’s Health Research

On International Women's Day, UConn Health celebrated with its Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS) hosting the inaugural Women’s Health Clinical, Health Disparities, Basic Science Research Poster Symposium

Jessica Rouge with the members of her lab.

Female Inventor Empowers Underrepresented Women in Science

In honor of International Women's Day, meet UConn chemistry Professor Jessica Rouge

The Class of 2026 is Ready for Patients

The UConn School of Dental Medicine celebrates a big milestone for second-year students during the annual White Coat Transition ceremony

UConn Dental Research Lands in Top 10 For 4th Year in a Row

The School of Dental Medicine received $10.7 million in total research funding for FY 23

Mark Peczuh

Meet New Head of Chemistry, Mark Peczuh

The seasoned chemist discusses the study of ‘stuff,’ raves about his department’s faculty, and pits AI against Taylor Swift

Ruthann Pritchard with daughter Samantha Calzone

A Daughter’s Legacy Helps Students Pursue Their Dreams

The Samantha Calzone Scholarship is awarded annually to support the education of students who, like Samantha, are animal science majors and members of the Equestrian Team