University News
UConn’s Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Accepts National Medical Association Award with the Imhotep Connecticut National Medical Association Society (CTNMA)
The CTNMA and its President, Dr. Laurencin, Were Honored with the Large Society of the Year Award at the National Medical Association’s 2026 Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in July.
September 29, 2026 | Sara Capozzi
Rankings Show UConn Growing in Global Visibility as Quality, Value are Lauded
The rankings indicate UConn’s academic strength, lasting impacts on students, and global reputation
September 22, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications
The Connecticut National Medical Association Society Hosts Black Doctors Day at UConn Health
Leading Black doctors met students and educated them on a variety of medical specialties.
September 14, 2026 | Sara Capozzi
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Accept the 2027 American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention
Laurencin will be honored at the ACS 2027 National Awards Banquet and Ceremony March 23 in New Orleans.
September 9, 2026 | Sara Capozzi
UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Sept. 8
UConn will conduct its Fall 2026 emergency alert system test on September 8
September 4, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn To Remember 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks
A University-wide remembrance ceremony will be held at noon in the Student Union Theatre
September 1, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Launches New Reporting Site
The site clearly explains the categories of issues that can be reported and walks the user through the process they can expect
September 1, 2026 | University Communications
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Inducted into the Black Inventors Hall of Fame
The honor recognizes Laurencin’s pioneering inventions and research in regenerative engineering.
August 31, 2026 | Sara Capozzi
CT AHEC’s Healthcare Workforce Interagency Symposium Emphasizes a Unified Strategy and Financial Incentives, hosted by CT SLRP
The Connecticut Area Health Education Center (CT AHEC), based at UConn Health, has long played a leading role in strengthening the healthcare workforce pipeline.
August 28, 2026 | Barbara O’Neill, CT AHEC
The 4-1-1 on the Impact of Lowering Federal Student Loan Limits for Healthcare Workforce Students
The Public Issues Council is made up of faculty at UConn School of Medicine as well as community partners. This Q & A article is the first in a series by faculty aiming to raise awareness to the public of the impact of various important public health topics such as new federal student loan caps.
August 27, 2026 | Dr. Anton Alerte, Public Health Council (PIC)