Schools & Colleges
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
Class of 2022 Senior Profile: Noam Watt
"I chose UConn because from the minute I first stepped on campus, I could feel the energy and love that people have for this university. It was a feeling that made me know I wanted to come to school here. Add to that the spirit for UConn Athletics and the opportunity to get involved with the Athletics department, and I knew UConn was the right fit," says graduating senior Noam Watt '22 (ED).
Prince Allotey ’22 Ph.D., College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"One of my favorite things about statistics is using statistical methods to help solve real-life problems. I believe this degree will provide me with guidance and knowledge in developing new and using existing statistical methodologies to handle different types of health data in my country, Ghana."
CAHNR Commencement Speaker Rep. Jaime Foster Uses Science to Support Policy
Health and nutrition research are the foundation of policy change for alum and state representative, Jaime Foster
UConn Professors Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
This year, 261 individuals were named to the academy with compelling achievements in academia, business, government, and public affairs
How Burying the Dead Keeps the Living Human
Funerary rites are ostensibly about the dead. But their importance lies in the roles they play for the living