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UConn alum Emilia Kwasniak at her job at Nickelodeon.

Three UConn Business Students/Alums Helped Shape Network News, Entertainment Industry This Year

‘When I walk into work every day I think: This job was made for me'

Sophia Hatzis, wearing glasses and a purple lanyard, poses for a photo in front of a background with colored lights.

Month of Discovery: Sophia Hatzis ’27, a Researcher and Mentor

Hatzis, a second-year student researcher, has become integral to Innovate Labs, teaching classmates about AI

Jonathan Chambers ’28, (CLAS) planting the Flex Farm at UConn Stamford

Husky Harvest Stamford Bolsters Food Pantry Offerings with New Partnerships, New Initiatives

'We’re trying to tie together everything we’re doing to fight food insecurity at UConn Stamford. All our initiatives need to support one another'

The exterior of the Werth Tower building at dusk.

Create and Succeed: Werth Institute Program Building Record of Success Engaging, Uplifting First-Year Women Entrepreneurs

'Self-confidence develops from doing'

Waves crashing against a sea wall and houses

CIRCA: Serving Connecticut’s Coastal Communities and Beyond

As seas and temperatures rise, the Connecticut Institute for Resilience & Climate Adaptation uses research and community engagement to protect communities across the state

Jayvell Gray '23 (SFA), Agustina Aranda '23 (SFA), and Christopher Orrico '23 (SFA) at the 47th Boston/New England Emmy® Awards Gala.

Stamford Alumni Earn Accolades as UConn’s Film Program Continues to Grow

'There's real grassroots efforts to build the film industry within the state of Connecticut. That we can have a key role, as the flagship university, is really exciting'

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

Ten Students Earn Awards From Gilman Foundation

Each Gilman Scholar is required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community

A colorful and healthy assortment of fruits and vegetables arranged in the shape of a heart

Delicious Medicine: UConn Extension and Danbury’s Food Farmacy

UConn Extension nutrition experts are helping hundreds of shoppers use food as medicine and learn about healthy cooking

Cynthia Webster and Charlotte Chen, recipients of prestigious NSF awards.

UConn Students Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

The program supports outstanding students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees

Neo Lin holds a sample in a laboratory.

UConn Junior Named Goldwater Scholar

The Goldwater Scholarship was established with the purpose of identifying students of outstanding ability and promise, and encouraging them to pursue advanced study and research careers