Gifts & Donors
Partners in Life and in the Lab
How one couple turned their shared life in UConn Health research into a generous legacy that will jumpstart students’ scientific careers
May 19, 2026 | Siobhan Murray, UConn Foundation
Honoring and Continuing a Legacy of Community Engagement
Philosophy Professor Emeritus Leonard I. Krimerman championed ideals of social and economic justice, the importance of human dignity, and the prioritization of community wellbeing
May 15, 2026 | Anna Heqimi
4,876 UConn Donors Unite to Raise $7.1M in Two Days of Community-Powered Giving
UConn Gives 2026 breaks giving records and 95% of gifts were under $1,000 — showcasing the cumulative power of broad community support
May 14, 2026 | Siobhan Murray, UConn Foundation
Real Estate Alum Nicholas Morizio Donates $1 Million for Scholarships
Morizio credits UConn for helping him find his path in life
May 7, 2026 | Claire Hall
Innovation Quest Selects Five Top Startups, Ranging from Manufacturing Innovation to New Hair-Care Option
The student entrepreneurs impressed the judges with both the quality of their ideas and their dedication to bringing them to market
April 23, 2026 | Claire Hall
Local Donation Powers UConn Construction Engineering Programs
As the construction industry continues to evolve toward more sustainable and technologically advanced solutions, it’s critical that students gain hands-on experience with the equipment shaping the future of the field
April 15, 2026 | Claire Galvin
Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
The Goldwater Scholarship was established by Congress to honor the late U.S. Sen. Barry M. Goldwater, with the purpose of identifying students of outstanding ability and promise and encouraging them to pursue advanced study and research careers
April 14, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Prides Corner Farms Establishes Scholarships for Plant Science Students
The donation will establish the Prides Corner Farms Graduate Scholarship and the Prides Corner Farms Student Success Fund. The funds will support students pursuing a degree in plant science, with a preference for those studying horticulture
April 14, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Dr. Chong Sook P. Sung Establishes $50,000 Endowment to Support IMS Polymer Program Students
Sung's latest contribution reflects a longstanding commitment to student success
March 19, 2026 | Rhonda M. Ward, Institute of Materials Science
Deepening a Partnership, Honoring a Microneurosurgical Pioneer
American Surgical Company endows UConn Health lecture series honoring Dr. Takanori Fukushima, advancing neurosurgical leadership and collaboration
February 27, 2026 | Siobhan Murray, UConn Foundation