UConn Voices
Month of Discovery Student Researcher: Aria Penna, BUS ‘25
Aria Penna's transformative journey at UConn, from a law school hopeful to a budding entrepreneur and finance enthusiast. This story is part of the Month of Discovery series
UConn Student’s Trans Photography Project Has One Simple Goal – To Affirm
'It’s a personal mission of mine to make sure that trans people have photos of themselves that make them feel proud and happy'
BIPOC Farmers Leading by Example through UConn Extension Program
“I think what I learned, even though it was a lot, is nowhere near the knowledge I’ve decided I want to seek out.”
Meet the Undergraduate Researcher: Lucie Lopez, CLAS ‘24
Using psychology to support the experiences of K-12 students motivates this hardworking researcher
Meet the Undergraduate: Malik Francis, School of Engineering
Malik Francis researches additive manufacturing while working as a data science intern for Collins Aerospace. This profile is part of a series for UConn's Month of Discovery
UConn Ph.D. Student Is Working to Clean Up One of the World’s Dirtiest Chemical Processes
'At age 12, I was developing a way to remove oil from seawater. I always thought science and engineering innovations provided great opportunities for entrepreneurship'
Study Finds Users Prefer Daily Oral PrEP Pill Despite New Options
Drugs that prevent HIV infection have evolved, but new UConn research shows the standard option is still top with patients
UConn Social Work Researcher Investigates a Mindfulness Mental Health Intervention for LGBTQIA+ Youth
'There are significant mental and sexual health disparities among LGBTQIA+ youth that require urgent attention'
UConn MBA Student Launching Lingerie Company That Shuns Toxic Chemicals, Appeals to Health-Conscious Consumers
'Everything I do is very intentional, even down to the tags'
National LGBTQ+ Survey Finds Many Teens Out to Family, Hopeful for Future; Problem Areas Remain
'Despite the past two decades of unparalleled acceptance of gay marriage, the repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ and advances in protecting LGBTQ+ rights, over the last couple of years that has been eroded'