University News
Governor Lamont Selects Shari Cantor as Chair of the UConn Board of Trustees
A graduate of the UConn School of Business, Mayor Cantor has served as a board member since 2014 and is widely regarded as one of strongest advocates in Connecticut for UConn and its students
November 13, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
UConn’s Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Receives Leadership and Advocacy Award from InterCommunity Health Care
Laurencin was honored for his commitment to bettering public health through his medical advancements, advocacy, and mentorship.
November 9, 2026 | Sara Capozzi
UConn Expanding Spring Commencement Schedule to Ease Traffic and Parking, Give Guests More Time to Celebrate
'Moving forward, candidates and guests can linger comfortably on campus, perhaps stopping to take photographs at their favorite spots, and not feel so rushed to leave'
November 9, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Keynote Address at the Advanced Therapies in Orthopaedics (ATiO) Foundation Annual Meeting
Laurencin spoke on Regenerative Engineering at the 2026 ATiO Conference in Berlin, Germany.
November 2, 2026 | Sara Capozzi
UConn Establishes Honors College to Expand Opportunities for Outstanding Students
Building on a strong Honors tradition, the new college will help more students pursue ambitious work and thrive at UConn
October 28, 2026 | Office of the Provost
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Delivers Keynote Address at the National Academy of Inventors 15th Annual Conference
Laurencin Gives Talk on Regenerative Engineering with a Book Signing at Los Angeles Conference.
October 26, 2026 | Sara Capozzi
M&T Bank, UConn Announce Expansion of Strategic Partnership
As the official bank of the University and the UConn Huskies, the evolution of the partnership includes the multiyear naming rights for the facility that houses Gampel Pavilion, home of the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams.
October 21, 2026 | University Communications
Transformational UConn Initiative to Integrate Student-to-Workforce Services Earns Federal Grant
The wide-ranging ASCEND initiative brings together strengths of UConn Storrs and UConn Hartford
October 7, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications
UConn to Present Progress, Seek Feedback on its Work to Overhaul Budgeting Process
Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend town halls on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Konover Auditorium
October 7, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
Cato T. Laurencin Distinguished Research Career Award Presented to James E.K. Hildreth Sr., MD, PhD
Hildreth was honored for his extraordinary contributions in immunology, virology, HIV research, and health equity.
October 1, 2026 | Sara Capozzi