Schools & Colleges
School of Nursing Graduates 107 Bachelor of Science Students, Honors 91 Master’s and Doctoral Candidates
For the first time since 2019, UConn School of Nursing held its May commencement ceremony at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
May 7, 2022 | Mikala Kane
Kelli Mosca ’22 MS, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"I am using the fieldwork skills that I learned during my master’s degree, but also, some of the data analysis and management skills that I used during my thesis."
May 6, 2022 | Heather Borton
Fanfare for Graduates: UConn Herald Trumpeters Return to Commencement
After two years of silence, this is music to our ears
May 6, 2022 | Kim Krieger
UConn Team Impresses in EPA RainWorks Challenge with Eco-Conscious Redesign of Avery Point Campus
The team presented a redesign of the Avery Point campus that uses native plants and green infrastructure features to mitigate the effects of stormwater pollution on the terrestrial and marine ecology of Long Island Sound
May 6, 2022 | Combined Reports
Why You Went to College
'You came here to learn to question beliefs, to think independently, to recognize injustice and to have the tools that you need to change the world'
May 6, 2022 | Maureen Croteau, Professor Emeritus of Journalism
Class of 2022 Senior Profile: Xinhai “Toby” Wei
"UConn was a good mix of what my parents wanted and what I wanted. My parents wanted high-ranking universities, and I wanted a dedicated education program and was very interested in human rights. After learning this is where the Dodd Center and Neag were located, it was a no-brainer choice for me," says graduating senior Xinhai "Toby" Wei "22 (ED).
May 5, 2022 | Combined Reports
Class of 2022 Senior Profile: Micaela Collins
"I chose to come to the University of Connecticut because of the esteemed education program! I have wanted to be a teacher since I was five years old and UConn provided me with the best opportunity to fulfill that dream. Also, I have always loved watching UConn sports, and it felt like a natural fit for me," says graduating senior Micaela Collins '22 (ED).
May 5, 2022 | Combined Reports
Five Students Earn National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
The oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the NSF-GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees.
May 5, 2022 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
2022 Senior Design Winners Announced
For the first time since 2019, Senior Design Demonstration Day was held in person, with more than 270 teams presenting and over 100 organizations sponsoring those teams. From an on-campus brewery to a search and rescue drone, this year was one of the most innovative yet.
May 4, 2022 | Eli Freund
BE FAST – When it Comes to a Stroke
Know the warning signs and symptoms of stroke so that you can act fast if you or someone you know might be having a stroke. The chances of survival are greater when emergency treatment begins quickly.
May 4, 2022 | Jennifer Walker