University News
School of Medicine 2026 Faculty Appointments
The Academic Affairs Subcommittee of the Board of Directors at UConn Health announced this August the new senior rank appointments for UConn School of Medicine faculty.
August 11, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Courage: A UConn Medical Student’s Journey Battling Brain Cancer
“I now want to help people like me!” says future doctor Ethan Gasteyer sharing how he has received "endless support" from those at UConn. “Huskies are amazing!”
August 10, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Mohs Surgery Fellowship Relaunches at UConn School of Medicine
The return of the Mohs Surgery fellowship is part of UConn medical school’s dedicated mission of always training the next generation of providers.
August 6, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Featured in America 250 Film on the Future of Biomedical Engineering
National documentary spotlights Laurencin’s contributions to biomedical engineering and regenerative engineering
August 4, 2026 | Dr. Rohithkumar Kotha
A Day on Capitol Hill for CT AHEC
CT AHEC joined colleagues in Washington, D.C. from across the U.S. to educate state, regional, and national representatives.
August 3, 2026 | Barbara O’Neill, CT AHEC
The Power of UConn Collaborating for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
UConn Health Parkinson's disease patients like Jose Figueroa are experiencing the power of a UConn-made protein shake being tested by the UConn research team in an FDA clinical study.
July 29, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Because of UConn Campaign Crosses $900M Mark in Biggest Fundraising Year in History
Donors increased funding for students’ emergency needs by 930% in latest fiscal year and provided 33,159 scholarships and fellowships to students since the campaign began
July 29, 2026 | Siobhan Murray, UConn Foundation
Paramedic Services in Storrs Increase with New Program
Paramedics are a part of the Emergency Medical System whose qualifications allow them to provide advanced life support measures
July 28, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Receives NAACP’s Dr. William Montague Cobb Award
The national honor recognizes his contributions to health, research, education, and social justice.
July 27, 2026 | Dr. Rohithkumar Kotha
Dr. Peter Schulman Reflects on UConn Health and Cardiology’s Revolution
He is retiring from UConn School of Medicine after 44 years of service.
July 27, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine