University News
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.
July 15, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
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'
July 14, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
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.
July 10, 2026 | The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering
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.
July 7, 2026 | Benjamin Schaedler & Barbara O’Neill, CT AHEC
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
July 7, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Predicting Risk of Gestational Diabetes Early, Before it Strikes
Ten percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes by the third trimester.
July 1, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
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
June 29, 2026 | Alexis Lohrey, Office of the Provost
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.
June 25, 2026 | Barbara O’Neill, PhD, RN
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
Meet UConn’s Newest Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors
The Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor designation recognizes extraordinary achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service.
June 17, 2026 | Alexis Lohrey, Office of the Provost