Alumni

Ryan Matthews speaking at a Susie Foundation event

UConn Magazine: For Mom

In the wake of a tragic loss, Ryan Matthews ’09 (CLAS), ’16 MPA started The Susie Foundation, a nonprofit that supports families caring for relatives with ALS

The Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

Conference to Connect Lawmakers, Scientists in Unified Mission to Bolster Connecticut

Knocking down the obstacles between policymakers and cutting-edge research

Illustration of flowers with kind words surrounding it

UConn Magazine: Be Kind

The secret to how we can all get along? Start close to home, even closer than you think

Mark and Betsy (Reddington) Vergnano at the UConn Foundation Board Social at the Alumni Center Great Hall in Storrs.

Vergnano Endowed Chair for Inclusion Established at the College of Engineering

The Chair, which will contribute to the impact of the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion, is supported by the latest philanthropic contribution from UConn Alumni Mark and Betsy (Reddington) Vergnano

A group of residents of a town in the Dominican Republic meet with a medical provider from UConn Health.

Providing Care Beyond Borders

Spearheaded by a UConn Health medical student, more than 30 medical providers brought specialty and primary care to residents of the Dominican Republic

Bailey at her 59-stall horse ranch in August.

UConn Magazine: Billion Dollar Bailey

Running gave Trisha Bailey her start in life and continues to be an inspiration

Four people smile at the camera, wearing life jackets.

Kesem: Camp, Care, and Connections for Kids Impacted by a Parent’s Cancer

Camp Kesem UConn is gearing up to host its third summer camp to support children whose caregivers have cancer

Renowned graphic artist Peter Good ’65 (SFA), who received the University Medal for his work designing the University’s oak leaf logo and is perhaps best known as the designer behind the enduring Hartford Whalers logo, died at home in Chester, Connecticut, on May 3 at age 80.

UConn Magazine: A Good Life

Noemi Zelanski Kearns ’89 (SFA) remembers the late renowned graphic artist Peter Good ’65 (SFA), the designer behind enduring work including the University’s oak leaf and the Hartford Whalers logo

Sue Bird during her 2022 WNBA farewell season

UConn Magazine: The Moments That Made Sue Bird

Husky royalty and WNBA icon Sue Bird reflects on some of the most fateful moments in her 30 years of trailblazing

Physician interacting with patient in exam room

Husky Finds His Way Home — to UConn Sports Medicine

Dr. Corey R. Dwyer, who spent 14 years as a UConn student or resident, returns to join the School of Medicine faculty as an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in complex shoulder cases