University News

Graduates of the Doctors Academy Closing Ceremony - May 13, 2026

Connecticut High School Seniors Graduate from ‘Doctors Academy’ at UConn Health

The annual Closing Ceremony of the Health Career Opportunity Programs (HCOP) of UConn Health was marked on May 13, 2026.

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4,876 UConn Donors Unite to Raise $7.1M in Two Days of Community-Powered Giving

UConn Gives 2026 breaks giving records and 95% of gifts were under $1,000 — showcasing the cumulative power of broad community support

Dr. Lucia Duenas-Bianchi, MPH

55th Commencement Celebrated by UConn Health

No. 1 producer of Connecticut’s healthcare workforce graduates 263 physicians, dentists, and scientists.

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UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty for 2026

Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated

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Congratulations Class of 2026

Commencement is more than a ceremony—it’s a defining moment

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UConn Provost Announces 2026 Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship

The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching

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Kumar Venkitanarayanan Named Dean of CAHNR

Venkitanarayanan has served the University for more than 27 years in a range of leadership roles, including interim dean of CAHNR, senior associate dean, and associate dean for research and graduate education

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Celebrating a Centennial: UConn Law Library a Cherished Place

‘There’s a reason why we celebrate the library building. ... It belongs to everybody’

Dr. Kourosh Parham, Dr. Rebecca Riba-Wolman, and Dr. Yazeed Maghaydah are the UConn School of Medicine's Spring 2026 Faculty Spotlight honorees.

Faculty in the Spotlight – Spring 2026

UConn School of Medicine Honors the Excellence of its Faculty Members Dr. Rebecca Riba-Wolman, Dr. Kourosh Parham, and Dr. Yazeed Maghaydah.

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Past and Present UConn Students Earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

The program recognizes and supports outstanding students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited institutions in the United States