University News
Commencement Student Speaker Spotlight: Michael Raizin
After graduating with his UConn MPH degree on May 11, 2026 Michael is joining the Peace Corps in the Philippines.
April 13, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
UConn’s Dr. Jane M. Grant-Kels Elected Next President-Elect of the American Academy of Dermatology
Grant-Kels will be installed as AAD president-elect in March 2027 and then president in March 2028.
April 13, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin and Mentoring of Young African Entrepreneurs
Dr. Laurencin’s mentoring in Africa is characterized by high-level institutional partnerships aimed at building scientific capacity and fostering a global network of young researchers.
April 13, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino
Employees Honored At 2026 UConn Spirit Awards Ceremony
Every year, the ceremony recognizes the efforts of employees, especially staff, in building community and promoting civility at the University
April 10, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Testing a Tiny Skin Patch is Teaching UConn Researchers About Your Aging Immune System
A novel, non-invasive, skin micropatch technology is being tested at UConn Center on Aging and The Jackson Laboratory for its potential advantages over blood draws and biopsies for older adults
April 9, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Multiple UConn Graduate Programs Earn Rankings Among Nation’s Best
U.S. News & World Report rankings show breadth and depth of graduate education at UConn
April 7, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications, and Combined Reports - UConn Communications
UConn Launches New Sexual Violence Prevention Research Center
The new center will be led by Lisa Eaton, professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences
April 7, 2026 | Danielle Faipler
A Message from President Maric and Provost Alpay on the Segal Group’s Findings and Recommendations
An informational session will be scheduled on organizational assessment of key administrative areas
April 6, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
Connecticut’s Health Equity Week Calls Residents to Action
UConn Health Disparities Institute Leads a Statewide Push for Affordability to Advance Equity.
April 2, 2026 | UConn Health Disparities Institute
Researchers Led by UConn Publish Latest Study Insights about Bronchiectasis
The latest findings on the chronic, inflammatory lung condition focus on the association of Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in sputum of patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis.
March 30, 2026 | COPD Foundation