University News
Wow! UConn English Professor Earns Guggenheim to Work on Next Book of Poetry
V. Penelope Pelizzon is one of 223 individuals worldwide, and the only from UConn, named to the 101st class by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research
Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health
UConn Welcomes Seasoned Higher Ed Leader Marco Dinovelli to Student Life & Enrollment
Marco Dinovelli, a seasoned higher education leader in enrollment and student success strategies, has been named as UConn’s new associate vice president for enrollment in the Division of Student Life and Enrollment. Nathan Fuerst, UConn’s vice president for student life and enrollment, announced Dinovelli’s appointment this week. He begins at UConn on Friday, June 26. […]
Connecticut High School Seniors Graduate from ‘Doctors Academy’ at UConn Health
The annual Closing Ceremony of the Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) of UConn Health was marked on May 13, 2026.
4,876 UConn Donors Unite to Raise $7.1M in Two Days of Community-Powered Giving
UConn Gives 2026 breaks giving records and 95% of gifts were under $1,000 — showcasing the cumulative power of broad community support
55th Commencement Celebrated by UConn Health
No. 1 producer of Connecticut’s healthcare workforce graduates 263 physicians, dentists, and scientists.
UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty for 2026
Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated
Congratulations Class of 2026
Commencement is more than a ceremony—it’s a defining moment
UConn Provost Announces 2026 Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship
The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching
Kumar Venkitanarayanan Named Dean of CAHNR
Venkitanarayanan has served the University for more than 27 years in a range of leadership roles, including interim dean of CAHNR, senior associate dean, and associate dean for research and graduate education