University News

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UConn Among National Leaders in Fulbright U.S. Student Program

UConn had 10 students named to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in 2023-24, a record-setting number for the school

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Online Graduate Programs at UConn Place Highly in National Rankings

Programs in Accounting, Nursing, and Engineering are lauded for high standards and innovative methods

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The Plastics Hall of Fame to Induct UConn Professor Cato T. Laurencin

Dr. Laurencin is being recognized for his groundbreaking discoveries in plastics, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and surgery.

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Keep Your Daily Diet and Kitchen Heart Healthy!

February is American Heart Month. The experts at UConn Health want to help you learn how to eat and cook heart healthy all year round.

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UConn Senior Named Pickering Fellow

'I have always tried to be a peacemaker and interested in conflict resolution'

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UConn School of Social Work Launches Fully Online and Part-time Master’s Degree Program

The new program offers access and affordability to meet the growing demand for social workers nationwide

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UConn Earns Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

'A testament to the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, and students in nurturing a culture where education, research, and service intersect to advance societal well-being'

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UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Tuesday

UConn will conduct its Winter 2024 emergency alert system test on Tuesday, January 30

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Dr. Cato T. Laurencin to Receive Founders Award from the J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society

The award recognizes the recipient’s exceptional contributions to advancing culturally sensitive musculoskeletal care while promoting diversity within Orthopaedics and exemplifying an unswerving commitment to excellence in the field.

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Presentation for Budget Town Hall Meeting On Wednesday

The first town hall meeting where members of the University’s leadership team will answer questions from members of our community about the budget and related issues will take place virtually on Wednesday.