University News
UConn Expanding its Robust Residency Programs
Eastern Connecticut Health Network and Waterbury Health Join UConn School of Medicine’s Sponsored Residency Programs
Tech Showcase Celebrates UConn’s Economic, Innovative Impact
The first-ever event connects Connecticut’s manufacturing roots with emerging technologies and industries
New Plant and Soil Health Center Named in Honor of Alum George Leigh Minor
George Leigh Minor ’56 (CAHNR) passed away at the age of 90 in January 2025, leaving a generous donation, which will be used to fund the renovations necessary to open the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center.
UConn and Yale-led QuantumCT a Finalist for Transformative NSF Award
The National Science Foundation has announced Connecticut’s initiative as one of the few finalists for the Engines Program.
UConn Medical Student Becomes Region VII Director for Student National Medical Association’s Board of Directors
Meet Olasubomi Ayomini “Mini” Ajayi of UConn School of Medicine.
Clinical Research Center Makes a Real Difference in Patients’ Lives (and Clinical Trials)
UConn School of Medicine is home to the tireless teamwork of the Clinical Research Center supporting over 80 clinical trials.
UConn Launches Initiative to Build More Efficient, Equitable, Transparent Budgeting Process
The University will schedule town halls and listening sessions to solicit perspectives from throughout the UConn community on the process
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History Rejoins UConn CLAS
In July, the museum returned to its roots in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, bringing together two units with a shared commitment to interdisciplinary learning and public engagement
UConn Reaches Records for Tech Licensing, Startup Growth
Despite an unpredictable landscape, tech entrepreneurship is thriving.
UConn Planning to Rename its School of Nursing in Honor of Alumna Elisabeth DeLuca
The School’s new academic home, currently being built with her generous support, also would bear her name