Alumni
Honoring Harrison ‘Honey’ Fitch: Star Athlete, UConn Trailblazer
The first Black basketball player in University history endured racist abuse from rival teams and fans, but never wavered in his pursuit of excellence
February 1, 2022 | Jaclyn Severance
Meet the Researcher: Linda Pescatello, CAHNR
Pescatello’s career as a kinesiology researcher grew out of an enduring desire to learn coupled with her lifelong passion for physical activity and biology
February 1, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
It Started in the Wilbur Cross Library: Couple Who Met at UConn Love to Give Back
'Sometimes it's not just the financial concern that students have, it's understanding what opportunities they can have'
January 28, 2022 | Jennifer Eburg, UConn Foundation
UConn Alumna’s Foundation Helping Werth Innovators ‘Make the Last Yard’
Renee Montgomery's journey from basketball stardom to boardroom success helps students navigate the challenges of college
January 26, 2022 | Jaclyn Severance
CAHNR Honors Former Dean Cameron Faustman’s Decades of Service
The CAHNR community came together virtually to recognize the contributions of beloved alumnus, emeritus professor, and interim dean Cameron Faustman
January 24, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Announcing the 2022 Neag School Alumni Awards Honorees
The Neag School of Education and its Alumni Board are delighted to announce the 2022 Neag School Alumni Awards honorees. Eight outstanding graduates will be formally recognized at the School’s 24th annual Alumni Awards Celebration on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
January 21, 2022 | Shawn Kornegay
One Student’s Transformative Experience at SEA
'The whole goal of the trip is to do ship-based oceanographic research. So being able to accomplish that as an undergrad is pretty special'
January 13, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Alum Shapes U.S. Climate Policy
By staying curious and saying yes to opportunities, Catherine Pomposi ’10 (CLAS) translated her degree in statistics and environmental analysis into a Ph.D. in climate science and a career on Capitol Hill.
January 11, 2022 | Addison Magrath ’23 (SFA)
UConn Extension Cares for Community in Ways Both Obvious and Little-Known
UConn is part of all 169 Connecticut towns and cities, thanks to Extension
January 10, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
The Goldilocks Effect: Adding the Right Amount of Sediment to Salt Marshes Keeps Coastlines Afloat
According to a new UConn study, adding just the right amount of sediment to the surface of a Connecticut salt marsh protects coastlines in the face of rapid sea level rise
January 5, 2022 | Madeleine Meadows-McDonnell, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources