Alumni
UConn Firsts: The First Black Student
In 1914, Alan Thacker Busby quietly made history when he became the first Black student to enroll at the school that today is the University of Connecticut
Puppetry Exhibition Showcases Photographic Work of UConn Alum, 60 Years of Puppet Arts
'Puppetry brings out all of these really essential parts of being human,' says Cheryl Henson, curator of the exhibition and daughter of renowned puppeteer Jim Henson
Neag School Alumni Board Announces the 2025 Alumni Award Winners
Eight outstanding graduates will be formally recognized at the Neag School’s 27th Annual Alumni Awards Celebration in March
Growing Plants in ‘America’s Attic’
From new research to interior displays, CAHNR alum Carl Johnson helps keep the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History alive through horticulture
Sowing the Seeds of Change in Danbury Schools
Anne Mead ’06 (BGS) combines her love of gardening, nutrition, and community through UConn Extension programming and her career with the Danbury Public Schools
A Well-Earned Retirement for Officer Tildy
UConn's first-ever community outreach police dog will pass the baton to her sister Jazmine this month
MLK Legacy Awards Presented at Living Legacy Convocation
The awards affirm and honor work and a continued dedication to making communities just, equitable, and fair for all people
New NetWerx Initiative Brings Alumni Mentorship into the Classroom
Making those first steps onto a career path less intimidating and more rewarding
UConn Waterbury’s ‘Walkbury’ Initiative: Connecting Campus with Community, Culture, and History
'Walkbury is an excellent example of how a university and a city can work together to build community'
Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them
'To be successful on "Shark Tank" is so incredibly validating'