Global Affairs
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Receive the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science
Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, PhD, has been named the winner of the 2025 Blaise Pascal Medal in Materials Science from the European Academy of Sciences (EURASC) for his exceptional contributions to the field.
UConn School of Nursing Students Spend a ‘Life-Changing’ Summer Abroad
Students participate in a 6-week Experiential Global Learning Program in Rwanda
UConn AUKUS Scholars Explore Undersea Vehicle Technology, International Collaborations in Australia
Five College of Engineering students studied systems thinking and interdisciplinary teamwork essential in modern undersea vehicle development
Abrahamic Hackathon Connects UConn Students with Peers from Middle East and North Africa
A group of UConn students recently forged new academic and social bonds with peers from throughout the Middle East and North Africa as participants in a virtual global “hackathon”
Six Recent Graduates Earn Spots in Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The program provides grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Represents U.S. at U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium
UConn's Laurencin represented the U.S. at the third annual U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium, held in Kigali, Rwanda.
Recent Graduate Named to Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange
The fellowship provides American and German young professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Receives Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award
The Bioactive Materials Lifetime Achievement Award serves as a catalyst for advancing the field, fostering international collaboration, and inspiring innovation.
Having Traveled Over 7,000 Miles to Continue Her Education, This First-Year UConn Nursing Ph.D. Student Is Making a Name for Herself
From Malawi, Africa to Storrs, CT: Netsayi Chimenya plans to take her research in neonatal nursing back to her home country.
Global Training and Development Institute Marks Significant Milestone
The 20th cohort of the Nexus Startup Hub graduated this spring