Awards & Scholarships
UConn Mechanical Engineering Professor Chang Liu Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award
His research could improve the efficiency and reliability of technologies ranging from aircraft and transportation systems to electronics cooling and data centers
July 13, 2026 | Sarah Redmond - College of Engineering
Two From UConn Named Fulbright U.S. Student Program Finalists
The program provides grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world
July 7, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Law Dean Eboni S. Nelson Receives Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Award
This honor from the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity recognizes Nelson’s leadership in advancing equity and opportunity in the legal profession.
June 29, 2026 | Diana Nearhos - UConn School of Law
UConn School of Medicine’s Newly Elected Alpha Omega Alpha Class
AΩA is the national medical honor society.
June 25, 2026 | School of Medicine
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