University News
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
Congratulations Class of 2026
Commencement is more than a ceremony—it’s a defining moment
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
Celebrating a Centennial: UConn Law Library a Cherished Place
‘There’s a reason why we celebrate the library building. ... It belongs to everybody’
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.
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
Harm Reduction and Food Insecurity: Urban Health/AHEC Scholars Make the Connection
Interprofessional health students in the Women’s Health Interest Group (IG) take action to organize and distribute healthy food bag donations to community women in need.
Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Receive the 2026 Jensen Tissue Engineering Award
Laurencin will be honored by TERMIS (Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine International Society, Inc.) Global this fall.
UConn’s Class of 2026: By the Numbers
A look at the newest group of Husky alums by the numbers
UConn Medical and Dental Students Award Their Faculty
Faculty were honored at the annual Second Year Awards Ceremony by the Class of 2028.