University News
- UConn Research Informs Policy Debate on Expanding Juvenile Parole Eligibility in Connecticut February 13, 2026UConn researcher Sukhmani Singh’s new report to the Connecticut Sentencing Commission shows that people released under the state’s juvenile parole law have low recidivism rates and face significant reentry challenges, informing ongoing debates about sentencing reformOlivia Drake
- Two Sisters, One Calling February 13, 2026Sisters, Christine McGovern and Katherine Bequary, enroll in the Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Accelerated Second-Degree CEIN/BS Program.Coral Aponte
- Michael Dietz Named Head of UConn’s Department of Extension February 13, 2026A UConn alumnus, he has served the University in a variety of Extension leadership roles, developing and leading statewide programs focused on water resources, environmental quality, and community-based educationJessica McBride, PhD
- Shari and Michael Cantor: A Lifetime of Husky Pride and Generosity February 13, 2026Shari Cantor ’81 (BUS) and Michael Cantor ’80 (ENG), ’83 JD are turning decades of leadership and generosity into a lasting legacy through a $1 million planned gift commitmentTom Breen
- All Roads Lead to AI at HackUConn 2026 February 13, 2026This year’s hackathon will begin at 5:00 p.m. on February 27Jaclyn Severance
Engineering News
- UConn Engineering Alum Powers Performance at McLaren Racing February 12, 2026Abhiemanyu Sukumaran ’24 (ENG) landed his dream job as a Performance Analysis Engineer at McLaren Racing after serving as president of UConn Formula SAE for two yearsSarah Redmond
- Five Outstanding Alumni to Be Inducted into UConn Business Hall of Fame February 4, 2026Basketball legend Emeka Okafor will be part of another acclaimed 'starting five' at the April 24 ceremonyClaire Hall
- Faculty-to-Industry Summer Fellow Program to Create Direct Impact and Lasting Partnerships February 4, 2026Select UConn engineering professors will work in business during summer months to apply their expertise to solve industrial challenges while learning from industryClaire Galvin
- Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US February 2, 2026UConn research gives insights into regional weather differences that complicate grid resilienceElaina Hancock
- UConn Engineering Celebrates the Centennial of Pratt & Whitney and Appreciates Decades of Partnership January 28, 2026UConn College of Engineering looks forward to another century of strong partnership with Pratt & WhitneyClaire Galvin