Gifts & Donors
19th Century Commonplace Books Show What Was Read and Loved; Poetry as Lived Experience
'The hunt for hidden meanings gives most of us a headache. Why not look at poetry just for pleasure?'
April 11, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
Jorgensen Building Chamber Music Audience One Student at a Time
'Some students have told me after a concert it was one of the most beautiful things they’d ever heard'
February 5, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
Five Alumni to be Inducted into UConn School of Business Hall of Fame
'Their accomplishments remind us of the great foundation our business school provides for diverse endeavors'
January 25, 2024 | Claire Hall
Vergnano Endowed Chair for Inclusion Established at the College of Engineering
The Chair, which will contribute to the impact of the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion, is supported by the latest philanthropic contribution from UConn Alumni Mark and Betsy (Reddington) Vergnano
January 3, 2024 | Meagan Fazio, UConn Foundation
Human Rights Close to Home: A Unique Civics Education Program for K-12 Students, Supported By the Redstone Family Foundation, Launched at UConn
'I think we fundamentally underestimate how much our kids can learn even about the biggest and most important issues of today. We just need to teach them in ways that are relatable'
December 12, 2023 | Jaclyn Severance
Young Philanthropist Expands Study Abroad Opportunity with Planned Gift
Planning ahead is important to Monique Golden ’15 MA, ’21 Ph.D.
November 3, 2023 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
UConn School of Nursing Receives Largest Gift in University’s History
New building, increasing enrollment to help address critical shortage of nurses
October 6, 2023 | Jennifer Eburg, UConn Foundation
UConn Foundation Announces Fourth Consecutive Record-Breaking Year for Fundraising
The largest single gift in UConn’s history is included in the historic $158 million total
August 29, 2023 | UConn Foundation
Alum’s Gift Supports UConn’s New Residential Wellness Community to Bolster Student Mental Health
Dan Frey '86 (BUS) established The Alexandra Frey Memorial Fund in memory of his daughter, who lost her life to suicide
June 30, 2023 | Meagan Fazio, UConn Foundation
Neag School Names Recipients of the 2023 Alumni Board Scholarship
Megan Go, Kenya Overton, and Amanda Sutter are graduate students who have proven academic excellence or demonstrated financial need.
May 16, 2023 | Shawn Kornegay