Awards & Scholarships
Five UConn Researchers Receive CAREER Awards
Five UConn faculty members have received NSF CAREER Awards for the 2026 cycle.
A First Time Teaching Assignment Like No Other: Vietnam
Neag School alumna Lynna Vo ’24 (ED), ’25 (MA) completes Fulbright year, teaching university and elementary students
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Inducted into the Black Inventors Hall of Fame
The honor recognizes Laurencin’s pioneering inventions and research in regenerative engineering.
UConn Stamford Students Win Medals at FISU American Games
Melvy Alvarez and David Yehenara both earned medals in taekwondo and look to the future for continued success
NASA Scholarship Launches UConn Engineer’s Path to Sustainable Energy Innovation
Chemical engineering student Evan Piotrowski has been awarded the NASA CT Space Grant in recognition of his academic excellence and undergraduate research
School of Medicine 2026 Faculty Appointments
The Academic Affairs Subcommittee of the Board of Directors at UConn Health announced this August the new senior rank appointments for UConn School of Medicine faculty.
Research Development – It Takes a Village
New England Public Research Leaders Collaborative takes home NORDP leadership award
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Receives NAACP’s Dr. William Montague Cobb Award
The national honor recognizes his contributions to health, research, education, and social justice.
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Gives Historic Presentation on Artificial Intelligence
Laurencin attends meeting of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
UConn Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars and Specialists
Fulbright Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad. The Fulbright Specialist program deploys highly qualified American academics and professionals to share their expertise and strengthen institutions overseas