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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.

Views of campus with foggy weather. (Tom Rettig/UConn Photo)

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

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.

Exterior views of the School of Social Work (SSW) in Hartford.

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'

A view of Mirror Lake on July 19, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

UConn to Undertake Scaled-Back Improvements at Mirror Lake

The work will address concerns about flooding and stormwater runoff

UConn School of Law Associated Dean Karen DeMeola.

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'

Rendering of future renovations to the Freitas Ice Forum

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

Nicholas Gonzales and Maggie Ward, both 2023 winners of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, pose for a photo in Wilbur Cross Building

Four Graduate Students, Six Alumni Earn NSF Fellowships

The oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the NSF-GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees

Aerial (drone) view of the large letter UConn Sign on Oct. 15, 2019.

Students’ Access, Satisfaction with UConn Mental Health Services Significantly Improved Since Task Force’s Launch

'A caring community is the foundation for student success'

Shine On: UConn Dedicates Solar-Powered STEAM Tree

A new solar-powered STEAM tree will allow UConn community members to charge their personal devices as they enjoy time on the Student Union Mall