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September 23, 2026

UConn Stamford

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Rankings Show UConn Growing in Global Visibility as Quality, Value are Lauded

The rankings indicate UConn’s academic strength, lasting impacts on students, and global reputation

September 22, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

University News

An exterior view of a glass-paneled building in front of a blue sky on the UConn Stamford campus.

Career Expert, Author Suzy Welch to Speak at UConn Stamford

The fireside chat-style event will be held, free of charge, on September 24

September 15, 2026 | Claire Hall

The Towers Residence Halls and UConn water towers sit under a blue sky

Welcome Back, Huskies

The fall 2026 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 31

August 28, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications

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UConn Welcomes Class of 2030, Joining Thousands of Returning Huskies for New Semester

About 6,400 first-year students will join UConn Nation this week, including 4,500 at UConn Storrs and 1,900 at the regional campuses

August 26, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

University News

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UConn Stamford Students Win Medals at FISU American Games

Melvy Alvarez and David Yehenara both earned medals in taekwondo and look to the future for continued success

August 24, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

Athletics

Student Poster

Summer Research Experiences Give Students Career-Building Boost

Posters and presentations at 2026 Summer Research Day highlight impact of mentored, hands-on student experiences at UConn Health.

August 18, 2026 | Loretta Waldman

Entrepreneurship Research & Discovery UConn Health

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Go Bags and Stay Bins: Using Research and Outreach to Help Older Adults Prepare for Emergencies on Connecticut’s Coastline

A multi-agency, cross-disciplinary effort to help Connecticut residents stay aware and safe

June 22, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance

Community Impact Research & Discovery

UConn entryway sign with purple flowers on the corner of North Eagleville Road on June 3, 2026.

UConn Adopts FY27 Budget That Keeps Tuition Flat, Continues Expense Mitigation Strategies

The new budget balances UConn's commitment to academic excellence and student success with the financial challenges facing higher education at large

June 17, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

UConn Health University News

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Helping Huskies Rise

Can belonging be the breakthrough?

June 2, 2026 | Julie (Stagis) Bartucca '10 (BUS, CLAS), '19 MBA - UConn Communications

UConn Voices

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School of Business, CLAS, and College of Engineering Host MIP 2026 Research Conference at UConn Stamford

Google, Nvidia, Uber and other tech companies attended

May 26, 2026 | Claire Hall

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