Alumni
The Transformative Scandinavian Trip that Led a Nursing Ph.D. Student Back to UConn
George Goodrich '09 (NUR) worked in paramedicine and public radio before finding his way to nursing — and now has returned to UConn to pursue his doctorate
October 7, 2021 | Rachel Antonelli
Newton Fellowship Seeks to Expand Medical Education to Include Nutritional Interventions in Patient Care
An innovative partnership linking the School of Medicine and the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
October 5, 2021 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
Monument Will Honor UConn’s Proud Olympic History
The names of 50 Olympians with UConn ties will be on the monument - with plenty of room for more as time goes on
October 4, 2021 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Law School Alumni Association Honors Seven Graduates
The awards, which recognize contributions to the law school, legal profession and greater community, will be presented at a virtual ceremony on Oct. 26, 2021.
October 1, 2021 | Jeanne Leblanc
10 Questions: Following a Family Legacy of Teaching
Michael Fenn ’19 (CLAS), ’21 MA, a native of East Lyme, Connecticut, grew up around many family members who served as teachers, including his father, grandmother, mother, and two of his sisters. After completing his undergraduate degree in general science at UConn in 2019, Forsyth went on to earn his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction through the 11-month Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG) at the Neag School of Education. He is now a middle school science teacher for Manchester (Connecticut) Public Schools.
September 30, 2021 | Shawn Kornegay
Alumni Couple Funds New Entrepreneurship Course to Help Hartford Start-Ups
'One of the things we want to do is give to something that builds'
September 24, 2021 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation
Alumna Donates World War I-Era Nursing Posters, Invalid Feeders to the School of Nursing
The artifacts, donated by Diane Sanchez ’95 MS, will be incorporated into the School’s Archives of Nursing History and displayed in the Widmer Wing of Storrs Hall at a future date
September 21, 2021 | Mikala Kane
Annual Scholarship Celebration Spotlights Students and Donors
This past week, UConn’s Neag School of Education held its annual Scholarship Celebration to commemorate the students who have benefitted, financially and personally, from the generosity of numerous donors. Students highlighted their personal experiences and gave thanks to the individuals who helped them turn their educational dreams into reality. The virtual ceremony was hosted by Jason G. Irizarry, the Neag School of Education dean, who began the celebration by shedding light on how impactful these scholarships are to students and the entire Neag School community.
September 20, 2021 | Jordana Castelli
Startup Offering Lifeline to Families Trying to Access Special Education Services
Engagement Solutions is one of five startups selected to compete in the School of Business’ pinnacle entrepreneurship challenge, the Wolff New Venture Competition
September 17, 2021 | Claire Hall
Sustainability, Community, and Food – Theory Meets Action for UConn Undergrads
Where 'learning by doing' means baking bread, growing vegetables, and working for justice
September 14, 2021 | Jaclyn Severance