Undergraduates

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Türkiye at the Crossroads: Ambassador Sedat Önal Speaks at UConn

'As students face an increasingly complex world, these conversations help prepare them to engage thoughtfully with questions that have no easy answers'

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UConn at the United Nations: Undergraduate is Heard on Drug Policy

Husky representation on a global stage: Neha Shanavas '28 urges coalitions worldwide to focus on youth support as a curative measure to the issue of substance misuse

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Local Donation Powers UConn Construction Engineering Programs

As the construction industry continues to evolve toward more sustainable and technologically advanced solutions, it’s critical that students gain hands-on experience with the equipment shaping the future of the field

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Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The Goldwater Scholarship was established by Congress to honor the late U.S. Sen. Barry M. Goldwater, with the purpose of identifying students of outstanding ability and promise and encouraging them to pursue advanced study and research careers

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The Helper

Stephanie Mora Gutierrez ’27 brings dedication and passion to everything she does, from the student experience at UConn to the nonprofit she founded

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Senior’s Retelling of Folktales Headed to Stage

'There’s something exhilarating about having a script out and watching the actors play and work with it. There have been times I’ve forgotten that I had anything to do with writing it'

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Panama Trip Helps Propel Soon-to-Be Grads to Health Careers

For Allied Health students, an internship provided experiences 'that just can't be taught'

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Frontiers 2026 to Showcase Undergraduate Research Across UConn Campuses

April 14-21, explore the breakthroughs and successes of UConn students across the state

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Retreat Aims at Fostering Civil Dialogue in an Era of Polarization

Students learned tools for facilitating constructive dialogue and fostering connections with those with different perspectives

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‘Explore, Create, Lead’: The Science of a World-Class Honors Education

UConn’s Honors program is unique in the nation for its evidence-based curriculum and programming