Awards & Scholarships

Danielle Filipiak and Grace D. Player

Two Neag School Researchers Honored with AERA Early Career Awards

Danielle Filipiak and Grace D. Player will receive the awards at the American Educational Research Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting

Dr. Yanlin Wang

UConn Nephrology Physician-Scientist Awarded by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Dr. Yanlin Wang Receives Senior Clinician Scientist Investigator Award to Expand His Transformative Chronic Kidney Disease Research

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National Honor for UConn Health’s Dr. Mario Fahed

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry 2024 Educator of the Year

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

Six From UConn Named Presidential Management Fellows

The program is the federal government's flagship leadership development program for advanced degree holders across all academic disciplines

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Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering Elects 12 New UConn Faculty

Of the 35 CASE members inducted this year, 12 work at UConn

Ruthann Pritchard with daughter Samantha Calzone

A Daughter’s Legacy Helps Students Pursue Their Dreams

The Samantha Calzone Scholarship is awarded annually to support the education of students who, like Samantha, are animal science majors and members of the Equestrian Team

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Students, Nurse Anesthetists Share Neuroscience Honors

Dr. Richard Simon Excellence in Clinical Neurosciences Award in its 5th year

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UConn Among National Leaders in Fulbright U.S. Student Program

UConn had 10 students named to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in 2023-24, a record-setting number for the school

Michael Invernale

UConn Senior Licensing Manager Wins Prestigious National Scholarship

Michael Invernale earned a scholarship in recognition of their exemplary level of creativity and innovation

Guerlina Philogene '24 poses for a photo in the Business Building

UConn Senior Named Pickering Fellow

'I have always tried to be a peacemaker and interested in conflict resolution'