University News

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Transformational UConn Initiative to Integrate Student-to-Workforce Services Earns Federal Grant

The wide-ranging ASCEND initiative brings together strengths of UConn Storrs and UConn Hartford

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UConn to Present Progress, Seek Feedback on its Work to Overhaul Budgeting Process

Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend town halls on Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Konover Auditorium

James Hildreth accepting CTL award

Cato T. Laurencin Distinguished Research Career Award Presented to James E.K. Hildreth Sr., MD, PhD

Hildreth was honored for his extraordinary contributions in immunology, virology, HIV research, and health equity.

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UConn Releases Annual Safety Reports

The two reports are the Clery Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, and a report from the Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights

CTNMA at NMA

UConn’s Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Accepts National Medical Association Award with the Imhotep Connecticut National Medical Association Society (CTNMA)

The CTNMA and its President, Dr. Laurencin, Were Honored with the Large Society of the Year Award at the National Medical Association’s 2026 Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in July.

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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

Doctors at Black Doctors Day.

The Connecticut National Medical Association Society Hosts Black Doctors Day at UConn Health

Leading Black doctors met students and educated them on a variety of medical specialties.

Dr. Laurencin at the ACS conference podium

Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Accept the 2027 American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention

Laurencin will be honored at the ACS 2027 National Awards Banquet and Ceremony March 23 in New Orleans.

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UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Sept. 8

UConn will conduct its Fall 2026 emergency alert system test on September 8

A display commemorating 9/11 sits outside the UConn Student Union

UConn To Remember 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

A University-wide remembrance ceremony will be held at noon in the Student Union Theatre