Awards & Scholarships

portrait of three with Emmy Awards

Emmy for UConn Health’s Human Anatomy Lab Video

In-house video team wins in regional education category

Headshot of Dr. Conner as Healthcare Hero

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.

Dr Laurencin Honorary Degree USF

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.

UConn IM residency program honored on stage

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.

two women and a baby

UConn John Dempsey Hospital Named a 2026 Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek

Only Hospital in Hartford County to Earn Five Blue Ribbons

Dr. Henry Siccardi being honored

UConn Residents Honored for Community Service

Annual Community Service Awards of the Capital Area Health Consortium

Students at UConn Physical Therapy White Coat 2026

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

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin ScHOLA²RS House Award Recipients

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.

Sunset on campus with spring blooms and a sundial

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

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin and Sir John Lazar

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.