Entrepreneurship
UConn Student Chasing Dreams in Tornado Alley
Beyond the adrenaline rush, Jesse Gillett ’26 (SFA) says there’s something special that draws him like a magnet to document the fearsome weather phenomena
November 12, 2025 | Kimberly Phillips
UConn Quantum Alliance Shatters Disciplinary Silos
The University has more than 80 faculty researchers across several schools and colleges who are involved in quantum-related projects
November 10, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt
Meet the Undergraduate: Liam Tyler ‘28 (CLAS)
Inventing a smart solution for a perennial problem of dorm living
October 30, 2025 | Mac Murray
Wolff Competition Awards Grand Prize to Company Using Seaweed to Replace Plastic
Event brings ‘incredible energy, great ideas, a celebration of innovation’
October 30, 2025 | Claire Hall
Uncover ‘Clues to the Future’ at Experience Innovation Expo
'If you're looking to have fun, this is the place for you'
October 22, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
Meet the Undergraduate: Jennifer Gearin ‘28 (CLAS)
Gearin showcases her project ‘Mosaic’ as a part of the First-Year Women Werth Innovators Program
October 16, 2025 | Esha Desai, for the OVPR
UConn Chemists Developing Safer, All-Natural Contrast Dye for Medical Imaging
'404 Inc. plans to replace these unsafe chemicals with safe contrast agents derived from a natural resource'
October 16, 2025 | Claire Hall
UConn Cancer Care Startup Goes Global (and Beyond)
Encapsulate, a MedTech company founded by UConn alumni, closes seed round and aims ever higher
October 13, 2025 | Mac Murray
Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Recognized as a Global Leader in Venture Creation
The award honors a university center that demonstrates excellence in supporting the launch and growth of startups
October 8, 2025 | Claire Hall
Startup ‘SeaSol’ Seeks to Convert Seaweed into Compostable Food Packaging, Replacing Plastic
The technology not only prevents exposure to microplastics for the consumer but also creates a biodegradable package
October 8, 2025 | Claire Hall