Awards & Scholarships
Emmy for UConn Health’s Human Anatomy Lab Video
In-house video team wins in regional education category
June 12, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS) - UConn Health
Neurosurgeon Dr. Christopher Conner Honored as 2026 CHA Healthcare Hero
Dr. Conner's innovative work has given new hope to patients who previously had limited options for recovery.
June 11, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of South Florida
Laurencin was honored by the University of South Florida (USF) with an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering.
June 8, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino
Internal Medicine Residency at UConn Champions Care for the Homeless
UConn residents were honored with the David R. Kennedy Community Champion Award for its collaborative “Street Medicine” community healthcare efforts.
May 29, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
UConn John Dempsey Hospital Named a 2026 Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek
Only Hospital in Hartford County to Earn Five Blue Ribbons
May 29, 2026 | Jennifer Walker - UConn Health
UConn Residents Honored for Community Service
Annual Community Service Awards of the Capital Area Health Consortium
May 28, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Receive White Coats as Program Celebrates 75 Years
As the program marks 75 years, this year’s White Coat Ceremony celebrated both the accomplishments of the Class of 2027 and the continued legacy of the UConn Doctor of Physical Therapy program
May 27, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin ScHOLA²RS House Award Recipients Celebrated for 2026
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin awarded three outstanding students the 2026 ScHOLA²RS House/Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D. Award at their graduate convention banquet.
May 26, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino
UConn Students Earn Gilman Scholarships
22 UConn students have earned Gilman awards in the last two cohorts for a total of more than $75,000 in scholarship funding
May 20, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Attends Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows Day
The Royal Academy of Engineering Fellows Day in London was part of the Academy’s 50th anniversary celebration.
May 19, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino