University News
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Gives Historic Presentation on Artificial Intelligence
Laurencin attends meeting of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
July 20, 2026 | Rohithkumar Kotha
UConn Med Student Championing Organ Donation
Mia Haynes in UConn’s Class of 2029 is Training with the New England Donor Services (NEDS) Summer Immersion Program.
July 20, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Connecticut High School and College Students Present their Summer Research
It was all made possible thanks to the Health Career Opportunity Programs of UConn Health.
July 20, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
UConn Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars and Specialists
Fulbright Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad. The Fulbright Specialist program deploys highly qualified American academics and professionals to share their expertise and strengthen institutions overseas
July 17, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn, State Celebrate Recognition as a ‘Capital for Quantum’
Award of NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut grant recognizes Connecticut as a force in quantum technology acceleration and competitiveness
July 16, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Pathology Residents Now at UConn
Two pathology residents began training this July. It’s been decades since UConn has had a residency program for future pathologists.
July 15, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
U.S. National Science Foundation Announces Transformational Award to Connecticut’s Quantum Tech Sector
'NSF Engines investments in critical technologies and future industries will transform America’s innovation infrastructure for decades to come'
July 14, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Has Audience with Pope Leo XIV
Sir Cato T. Laurencin presented the Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award Medal to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
July 10, 2026 | The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering
Student Loan Repayment—Another Tool in CT AHEC’s Toolkit to Grow the State’s Healthcare Workforce
CT AHEC expanding and retaining Connecticut’s healthcare workforce, especially in underserved areas.
July 7, 2026 | Benjamin Schaedler & Barbara O’Neill, CT AHEC
Two From UConn Named Fulbright U.S. Student Program Finalists
The program provides grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world
July 7, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications