{"id":228351,"date":"2025-04-14T10:36:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=228351"},"modified":"2025-04-14T13:53:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T17:53:07","slug":"cheering-on-the-champs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2025\/04\/cheering-on-the-champs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheering on the Champs!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UConn Health marched in the championship parade for the UConn women\u2019s basketball team in downtown Hartford April 13, 2025. Photos by Tina Encarnacion, Joann Lombardo, and Jennifer Walker:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wonderplugingallery-container\" id=\"wonderplugingallery-container-454\" style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;\"><div class=\"wonderplugingallery\" id=\"wonderplugingallery-454\" data-galleryid=\"454\" data-width=\"900\" data-height=\"600\" data-skin=\"gallery\" data-playsinline=\"false\" data-mutevideo=\"false\" data-random=\"false\" data-autoslide=\"false\" data-autoplayvideo=\"false\" data-schemamarkup=\"false\" data-stopallplaying=\"false\" data-reloadonvideoend=\"false\" data-donotuseposter=\"false\" data-enabletabindex=\"false\" data-loadnextonvideoend=\"false\" data-hidetitlewhenvideoisplaying=\"false\" data-disablehovereventontouch=\"false\" data-autoslideandplayafterfirstplayed=\"false\" data-html5player=\"true\" data-responsive=\"true\" data-fullwidth=\"false\" data-showtitle=\"true\" data-showdescription=\"true\" data-showplaybutton=\"true\" data-showfullscreenbutton=\"true\" data-showtimer=\"true\" data-showcarousel=\"true\" data-galleryshadow=\"false\" data-slideshadow=\"true\" data-thumbshowtitle=\"true\" data-thumbshadow=\"true\" data-lightboxshowtitle=\"true\" data-lightboxshowdescription=\"true\" data-specifyid=\"true\" data-donotinit=\"false\" data-addinitscript=\"false\" data-triggerresize=\"false\" data-thumbcolumnsresponsive=\"false\" data-thumbverticalmiddle=\"true\" data-removeinlinecss=\"true\" data-switchonmouseover=\"false\" data-showcategory=\"true\" data-showimgtitle=\"false\" data-titlesmallscreen=\"false\" data-initsocial=\"true\" data-showsocial=\"false\" data-showemail=\"false\" data-showfacebook=\"true\" data-showtwitter=\"true\" data-showpinterest=\"true\" data-socialrotateeffect=\"true\" data-doshortcodeontext=\"false\" data-loop=\"0\" data-duration=\"1500\" data-slideduration=\"1000\" data-slideshowinterval=\"6000\" data-googleanalyticsaccount=\"\" data-resizemode=\"fill\" data-imagetoolboxmode=\"mouseover\" data-effect=\"fade\" data-padding=\"12\" data-bgcolor=\"\" data-bgimage=\"\" data-thumbwidth=\"120\" data-thumbheight=\"60\" data-thumbgap=\"8\" data-thumbrowgap=\"16\" data-lightboxtextheight=\"72\" data-lightboxtitlecss=\"{color:#333333; font:bold 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; overflow:hidden; white-space:normal; line-height:18px;}\" data-lightboxdescriptioncss=\"{color:#333333; font:normal 12px Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; overflow:hidden; white-space:normal; line-height:14px;}\" data-titlecss=\"{color:#ffffff; font-size:14px; font-family:Armata, sans-serif, Arial; overflow:hidden; text-align:left; padding:10px 0px 10px 10px; background:rgb(102, 102, 102) transparent; background:rgba(102, 102, 102, 0.6);}\" data-descriptioncss=\"{color:#ffffff; font-size:13px; font-family:Armata, sans-serif, Arial; overflow:hidden; text-align:left; padding:0px 0px 10px 10px; background:rgb(102, 102, 102) transparent; background:rgba(102, 102, 102, 0.6);}\" data-titleheight=\"72\" data-titlesmallscreenwidth=\"640\" data-titleheightsmallscreen=\"148\" data-socialmode=\"mouseover\" data-socialposition=\"position:absolute;top:8px;right:8px;\" data-socialpositionlightbox=\"position:absolute;top:8px;right:8px;\" data-socialdirection=\"horizontal\" data-socialbuttonsize=\"32\" data-socialbuttonfontsize=\"18\" data-defaultvideovolume=\"1\" data-thumbtitleheight=\"24\" data-thumbmediumtitleheight=\"48\" data-thumbsmalltitleheight=\"72\" data-categoryheight=\"36\" data-categorydefault=\"all\" data-triggerresizedelay=\"100\" data-thumbmediumsize=\"800\" data-thumbsmallsize=\"480\" data-thumbmediumwidth=\"64\" data-thumbmediumheight=\"64\" data-thumbsmallwidth=\"48\" data-thumbsmallheight=\"48\" data-imgtitle=\"title\" data-categorystyle=\"dropdown\" data-categorylist=\"[{&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;all&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Show All&quot;}]\" data-jsfolder=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/plugins\/wonderplugin-library\/engine\/\" style=\"display:none;\" ><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0677.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0677-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"group dressed in UConn Health &quot;champions of healthcare&quot; shirts holding &quot;Congrats&quot; banner\" data-title=\"parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0677\" data-description=\"Led by Dr. Andy Agwunobi (center), CEO and EVP for health affairs, a UConn Health contingent marches in the UConn women&#39;s basketball championship parage in downtown Hartford April 13, 2025. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">group dressed in UConn Health &quot;champions of healthcare&quot; shirts holding &quot;Congrats&quot; banner<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0677<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Led by Dr. Andy Agwunobi (center), CEO and EVP for health affairs, a UConn Health contingent marches in the UConn women&#039;s basketball championship parage in downtown Hartford April 13, 2025. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-paige-IMG_1033.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-paige-IMG_1033-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"indoor portrait of four\" data-title=\"250413-parade-paige-IMG_1033\" data-description=\"Dr. Andy Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and EVP for health affairs, UConn women&#39;s basketball star Paige Bueckers, UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll, and University President Radenka Maric (Photo by Joann Lombardo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">indoor portrait of four<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">250413-parade-paige-IMG_1033<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Dr. Andy Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and EVP for health affairs, UConn women&#039;s basketball star Paige Bueckers, UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll, and University President Radenka Maric (Photo by Joann Lombardo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0551-1.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0551-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"portrait of three young girls, two of them in a double stroller\" data-title=\"parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0551\" data-description=\"Some young Huskies fans turn out to cheer on the champs. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">portrait of three young girls, two of them in a double stroller<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0551<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Some young Huskies fans turn out to cheer on the champs. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-trophy-IMG_1037.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-trophy-IMG_1037-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Andy, John Driscoll, Prez Maric holding NCAA trophy\" data-title=\"250413-parade-trophy-IMG_1037\" data-description=\"UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll and University President Radenka Maric hold the NCAA championship trophy, with Dr. Andy Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and EVP for health affairs, joining the celebration. (Photo by Joann Lombardo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">Dr. Andy, John Driscoll, Prez Maric holding NCAA trophy<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">250413-parade-trophy-IMG_1037<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll and University President Radenka Maric hold the NCAA championship trophy, with Dr. Andy Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and EVP for health affairs, joining the celebration. (Photo by Joann Lombardo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0585.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0585-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"large group portrait, many dressed in UConn Health &quot;champions of healthcare&quot; shirts and holding congratulatory signs\" data-title=\"parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0585\" data-description=\"UConn Health employees, friends and families prepare to march in the Huskies championship parade. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">large group portrait, many dressed in UConn Health &quot;champions of healthcare&quot; shirts and holding congratulatory signs<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0585<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">UConn Health employees, friends and families prepare to march in the Huskies championship parade. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0655.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0655-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Several parade vehicles, including President Maric&#39;s\" data-title=\"parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0655\" data-description=\"UConn President Radenka Maric waves to the crowd from the procession, as UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll looks behind them. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">Several parade vehicles, including President Maric&#039;s<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0655<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">UConn President Radenka Maric waves to the crowd from the procession, as UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll looks behind them. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-andy-jonathan-IMG_1007.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-andy-jonathan-IMG_1007-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Andy with Jonathan in front of team bus\" data-title=\"250413-parade-andy-jonathan-IMG_1007\" data-description=\"Dr. Andy and Jonathan the Husky mascot prepare to march with the champs. (Photo by Jennifer Walker)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">Dr. Andy with Jonathan in front of team bus<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">250413-parade-andy-jonathan-IMG_1007<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Dr. Andy and Jonathan the Husky mascot prepare to march with the champs. (Photo by Jennifer Walker)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-azzi-IMG_1034.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-azzi-IMG_1034-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"indoor portrait of four\" data-title=\"250413-parade-azzi-IMG_1034\" data-description=\"Dr. Andy Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and EVP for health affairs, UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll, UConn women&#39;s basketball star Azzi Fudd, and University President Radenka Maric (Photo by Joann Lombardo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">indoor portrait of four<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">250413-parade-azzi-IMG_1034<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">Dr. Andy Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and EVP for health affairs, UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll, UConn women&#039;s basketball star Azzi Fudd, and University President Radenka Maric (Photo by Joann Lombardo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0563-1.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0563-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"members of the UConn women&#39;s basketball team on a parade float behind a &quot;congratulations&quot; banner\" data-title=\"parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0563\" data-description=\"The champs are here! (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">members of the UConn women&#039;s basketball team on a parade float behind a &quot;congratulations&quot; banner<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0563<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">The champs are here! (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0571-1.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0571-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor portrait, mom with three girls\" data-title=\"parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0571\" data-description=\"UConn Health&#39;s Lauren Woods with her daughters get ready to cheer on the champs. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">Outdoor portrait, mom with three girls<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0571<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">UConn Health&#039;s Lauren Woods with her daughters get ready to cheer on the champs. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-indoors-IMG_1038.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-indoors-IMG_1038-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"indoor portrait of six\" data-title=\"250413-parade-indoors-IMG_1038\" data-description=\"UConn stars Caroline Ducharme (left) and KK Arnold (center) with President Radenka Maric, UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll, and Dr. Andy Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and EVP for health affairs. (Photo by Joann Lombardo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">indoor portrait of six<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">250413-parade-indoors-IMG_1038<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">UConn stars Caroline Ducharme (left) and KK Arnold (center) with President Radenka Maric, UConn Health Board of Directors Chair John Driscoll, and Dr. Andy Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO and EVP for health affairs. (Photo by Joann Lombardo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0638.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0638-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"group dressed in UConn Health &quot;champions of healthcare&quot; shirts, one holding up a &quot;Congratulations, Huskies!&quot; sign\" data-title=\"parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0638\" data-description=\"UConn Health represents at the championship parade. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">group dressed in UConn Health &quot;champions of healthcare&quot; shirts, one holding up a &quot;Congratulations, Huskies!&quot; sign<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0638<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">UConn Health represents at the championship parade. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-indoors-IMG_1035.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/250413-parade-indoors-IMG_1035-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"portrait of five indoors\" data-title=\"250413-parade-indoors-IMG_1035\" data-description=\"The celebration is on inside the state Capitol!\n(Photo by Joann Lombardo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">portrait of five indoors<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">250413-parade-indoors-IMG_1035<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">The celebration is on inside the state Capitol!\n(Photo by Joann Lombardo)<\/div><\/div><a class=\"html5galleryimglink\" href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0573.jpg\" data-mediatype=1><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"html5galleryimg html5gallery-tn-image lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0573-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Man holds child up to greet President Maric atop a parade float\" data-title=\"parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0573\" data-description=\"UConn Health Board of Directors member Geoff Matous hoists his daughter to greet UConn President Radenka Maric and board Chair John Driscoll. (Tina Encarnacion\/UConn Health photo)\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\"><\/a><div class=\"html5gallery-info\"><div class=\"html5gallery-alt\">Man holds child up to greet President Maric atop a parade float<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-title\">parade-wbb-champions-UCH-2025-0413-0573<\/div><div class=\"html5gallery-description\">UConn Health Board of Directors member Geoff Matous hoists his daughter to greet UConn President Radenka Maric and board Chair John Driscoll. 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