Alumni

two football players

UConn Graduate Lives Out NFL Dreams In a COVID World

Tyler Davis ’19 (CAHNR) went from Storrs to the Jacksonville Jaguars despite the challenges of the pandemic

Isabella Gradante works with young student.

Neag School Grad Supports Literacy, Leadership at Local School

Isabella “Bella” Gradante ’20 (ED), ’21 MA says she always knew she would pursue a career in education, having been raised by a family of educators and around schools her whole life. It wasn’t until she entered her master’s year in the Neag School’s Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s (IB/M) program that she found what truly called her to the field: the practice of culturally relevant and sustaining teaching.

Miguel Cardon at Commencement Podium

‘The Beginning is in Sight,’ Cardona Tells UConn Graduates

The US Secretary of Education reflected on his own experiences as a UConn graduate

Historic 50th Commencement for UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

UConn Health's 50th Commencement was held on May 8 for its new physicians, dentists, and scientists graduating from across UConn School of Medicine, UConn School of Dental Medicine, and its UConn Graduate School programs.

Bobbie Ann Mason sitting at her dining room table

UConn Magazine: Bobbie Ann Mason — Then and Now

Writing her latest novel “Dear Ann,” Mason says she thought often about UConn, about the beauty of campus in the fall and about meeting her husband near Diana’s Pool.

National Nurses Week: UConn School of Nursing Alumni Share Their Experiences From the Past Year

The School of Nursing recognizes its alumni for their hard work and dedication during the ongoing pandemic. Some wrote in to share their experiences from the past year.

Vishal Patel standing in front of an ambulence

UConn Magazine: The Test Drive

Vishal Patel ’21 (BUS, CLAS) sampled primary care as an EMT.

Men on Boats cast

Connecticut Repertory Theatre Pivots to Livestream Shows Thanks to Donors

Even the pandemic couldn't keep the show from going on

Malachi Bridges standing on a New Haven street

UConn Magazine: Is the American Dream For All Americans?

Malachi Bridges ’21 (CLAS) wants the dream of home ownership to be a lot more equitable.

Close up shot of Richie Mutts

UConn Magazine: Redefining “Wealth”

For Richie Mutts ’06 (CLAS) the impulse to do good is as irresistible as an infectious melody.