University News
UConn Faculty Named Fulbright Scholars and Specialists
Fulbright Scholars are faculty, researchers, administrators, and established professionals teaching or conducting research in affiliation with institutes abroad. The Fulbright Specialist program deploys highly qualified American academics and professionals to share their expertise and strengthen institutions overseas
UConn, State Celebrate Recognition as a ‘Capital for Quantum’
Award of NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut grant recognizes Connecticut as a force in quantum technology acceleration and competitiveness
Pathology Residents Now at UConn
Two pathology residents began training this July. It’s been decades since UConn has had a residency program for future pathologists.
U.S. National Science Foundation Announces Transformational Award to Connecticut’s Quantum Tech Sector
'NSF Engines investments in critical technologies and future industries will transform America’s innovation infrastructure for decades to come'
UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Has Audience with Pope Leo XIV
Sir Cato T. Laurencin presented the Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder’s Award Medal to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
Student Loan Repayment—Another Tool in CT AHEC’s Toolkit to Grow the State’s Healthcare Workforce
CT AHEC expanding and retaining Connecticut’s healthcare workforce, especially in underserved areas.
Two From UConn Named Fulbright U.S. Student Program Finalists
The program provides grants for individually designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world
UConn Predicting Risk of Gestational Diabetes Early, Before it Strikes
Ten percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes by the third trimester.
UConn Announces Recipients of 2026 Provost’s Outstanding Service Award
The award honors those who have demonstrated excellence in service to UConn that far exceeds reasonable expectations
CT AHEC Introduces New Public Health Programs and Partnerships
New public health and public health careers enrichment programs for high school and emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic college students launching thanks to new award of Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) funds.