University News
UConn Fire Chief Inducted into Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame
'The fact that someone even thought to nominate me is just amazing on its own. I never would have dreamed of this, and I’m so grateful'
11 UConn Students Named Gilman Scholars
Gilman Scholars are required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community, with the goal of sharing the value of participation in study abroad and promoting the scholarship to prospective students.
UConn On-Campus Construction Update: June 2023
Several transformational projects are underway or about to start at UConn Storrs in June
UConn, Yale Push Connecticut to Quantum Reality
The state’s two premiere research universities are answering NSF’s call to catalyze regional economic and societal well-being through technological innovation.
Ten Named To Fulbright US Student Program For 2023-24
The program provides grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Awarded Inaugural DEI Award of the Society for Biomaterials
Laurencin is recognized for promoting anti-racism and creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for historically excluded groups in the field of biomaterials.
Laura Curran Named as Next Dean of UConn School of Social Work
'Dr. Curran demonstrates a clear understanding of the mission of our School of Social Work, with a commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and the improvement of human well-being'
UConn to Undertake Scaled-Back Improvements at Mirror Lake
The work will address concerns about flooding and stormwater runoff
UConn School of Law Assistant Dean Karen DeMeola Confirmed as Judge
'Dean DeMeola has had a profound impact on UConn Law, the legal profession and the legal community in Connecticut and beyond'
Freitas Forum to Become New Home of UConn Women’s Volleyball Program
If all goes to plan, the team will start the 2023 season in the renovated facility