Alumni
ABCs for a Successful Workforce
UConn is producing not only research that will lead to the creation of new industries, but the teachers to educate the future workforce.
Best-selling Author Wally Lamb Heads to the Big Screen
Behind the scenes with UConn alum Wally Lamb, whose novel Wishin' and Hopin' has been made into a recently released feature-length film.
‘A Book That Changed My Life,’ The Long List
The UConn Reads committee makes a first cut from among the 215 nominations this year.
Tiny Heart Valve Has Big Potential for UConn Startup
A combination of biomedical engineering and sewing skills led to the development of a novel heart valve replacement that could save lives.
$2.3 M Pledge will Establish Endowed Chair in Nursing
The pledge, the largest to date for the School, comes from a couple with longstanding ties to the University.
Portraits of Strength: Lucas Massella ’13 (CLAS)
Lucas Massella went into kidney failure at the age of 10 but thanks to an experimental surgery, he recovered. He earned his UConn degree in 2013.
A Dancer’s Journey to Acting on Stage
Recent MFA graduate Khetanya Henderson was a dancer, a model, and a Cirque de Soleil performer before coming to UConn for graduate studies.
Portraits of Strength: Alfredo Fuentes ’08 MPS
Veteran firefighter Alfredo Fuentes was among the first responders on 9/11. Forced by his injuries to give up his job, he came to UConn to study homeland security.
#MyTopCollege – A Chance to Show Your UConn Pride
UConn students and alumni can show their school pride by taking part in a social media campaign that is part of Forbes Magazine’s annual college ranking.
Portraits of Strength: Dominique (Soucy) Matteson ’03 (CLAS)
UConn alum Dominique Matteson was diagnosed with leukemia in her early 20s. At her lowest point, 50 percent of her cells were showing cancer.