Gifts & Donors
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
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'
Young Philanthropist Expands Study Abroad Opportunity with Planned Gift
Planning ahead is important to Monique Golden ’15 MA, ’21 Ph.D.
UConn School of Nursing Receives Largest Gift in University’s History
New building, increasing enrollment to help address critical shortage of nurses
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
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
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.
Neag School Assistant Professor Danielle Filipiak Receives Teaching Award
Filipiak has been named the 2023 Dr. Perry A. Zirkel Distinguished Teaching Award recipient.
Neag School Receives $15K in 36 Hours During UConn Gives
The Neag School, including its Alumni Board, promoted four different education-affiliated projects, which were supported by 275 individuals.
Annual Scholarship Celebration Returns In Person, Spotlights Students and Donors
For the first time since 2019, UConn’s Neag School of Education held its annual Scholarship Celebration in person to commemorate the students who have benefitted, financially and personally, from numerous donors’ generosity. Students highlighted their personal experiences and thanked the individuals who helped them turn their educational dreams into reality.