Awards & Scholarships
Computational Astrophysicist Daniel Anglés-Alcázar Awarded Sloan Research Fellowship
Anglés-Alcázar, assistant professor of physics, was one of 126 outstanding early-career scientists to be selected for the honor from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation this year
Biology Associate Professor Awarded Nation’s Highest Honor for Early-Career Researchers
Jill Wegrzyn, Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, earned recognition from former President Joe Biden
Engineering Professor Earns Nation’s Highest Honor for Early-Career Scientists
President Biden named Arash E. Zaghi, an engineering professor with a passion for supporting neurodiverse learners, as a PECASE recipient
The Science of Music’s Healing Power
Ed Large's journey has taken him from playing bluegrass to helping Alzheimer's patients improve their memory
Dr. David C. Steffens Named Fellow of American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
ACNP Prestigiously Honors Chair of Psychiatry at UConn School of Medicine for His Contributions to the Field of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Outgoing President Biden Honors UConn Researchers and Mentors
Three UConn faculty members received prestigious honors from President Joe Biden during his final week in office.
President of the United States Honors Dr. Linda Barry of UConn School of Medicine
Nation’s Highest Honor for Mentorship Awarded to Dr. Linda Barry
Outstanding Author
UConn School of Medicine Postdoctoral Research Fellow Rogie Royce Carandang honored by The Journal of Public Health and Emergency
Neag School Faculty Member Named a 2025 Emerging Scholar
Assistant professor Zachary K. Collier has been honored by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Eight Students Earn Scholarships From Gilman Foundation
Each Gilman Scholar is required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community