Out of the Blue
UConn Students Earn Gilman Scholarships
22 UConn students have earned Gilman awards in the last two cohorts for a total of more than $75,000 in scholarship funding
May 20, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn CT Trails Program: Know Before You Go with CT Trail Finder
A comprehensive resource for exploring Connecticut’s plentiful trails
May 20, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
Extreme Weather Events Accelerating Tidal Wetland Loss
This paper marks the very first time scientists have successfully linked tidal wetland loss to specific storm events
May 19, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
A Hemp-based Plastic Offers a Greener Alternative to Plastic Packaging
'We are finding new ways to use the entire plant'
May 13, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap
Behind automated housing decisions, résumé filters, and credit scores are systems shaping real people’s financial futures. New research highlights how those outcomes can shape whether people are able to build financial stability.
May 12, 2026 | Meagan Fazio - UConn School of Law
Quantum Connects UConn, Yale Like Never Before
Connecticut’s two most active research universities have synergized the acceleration of quantum innovation and education
May 12, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Entrepreneurship Opportunities at UConn Lead Undergraduate Student to United Nations Panel
'It’s not just about structural barriers existing, but it’s about pushing through those barriers and getting what you need'
May 7, 2026 | Lily Guberman, Office of Global Affairs
Protecting and Restoring the Southeastern Connecticut Shoreline
The Connecticut Estuarine Research Reserve is providing important outreach and education on critical environmental preservation
May 7, 2026 | Falyn McQuarrie, CTNERR
Advancing the Treatment of Depression
Newer combinations of existing medications may help patients who haven't found much relief from other methods
May 6, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
Past and Present UConn Students Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
The program recognizes and supports outstanding students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited institutions in the United States
May 5, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications