University News
- Second Pikal Symposium held in honor of the late Professor Michael J. Pikal October 6, 2026The second Pikal Symposium took place on August 18 and 19, 2026 in honor of the late Professor Michael J. Pikal, where members from academia and industry in the pharmaceutical field gathered to share their own advancements in freeze-drying and other innovative product stabilization research.Mackenzie Lederer
- National Badminton Champ Thinh Nguyen Finds Joy in Fast, Strategic Play October 6, 2026“It’s a memory I’ll carry with me for a long time,” Nguyen said. “I had competed in two tournaments before and finished fourth both times, so winning this one felt especially meaningful. What made it even more special was knowing that I was able to contribute to UConn’s success and be part of bringing the […]Claire Hall
- Two UConn Alumni to Speak at 2026 Professionalism Ceremonies October 6, 2026UConn Alumni Sam Abdelghany and Valentino Caruso are named speakers for the 2026 Professionalism Ceremonies on October 17th, 2026.Mackenzie Lederer
- ‘Healthy Rounds’: The Breast Cancer Breakdown October 6, 2026Dr. Daniel Morganstern, medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer and genetics, joins Dr. Anthony Alessi’s podcastChris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
- UConn 4-H Shares Ongoing Success with Board of Trustees October 6, 2026'From robotics to biotechnology, agriculture, financial literacy, and environmental conservation, 4-H resonates as a powerful symbol of our land-grant mission in action'Jessica McBride, PhD
Engineering News
- Talent Incubator a Hit for Tech Park, Students, and Industry October 5, 2026The summer pilot program for first-year Huskies succeeded as an archetype for experiential learning opportunitiesMatt Engelhardt
- UConn Scientists’ Startup Seeks to Advance Women’s Reproductive Healthcare October 5, 2026'Historically, women’s health has received insufficient attention in medical research and testing'Claire Hall
- Cato T. Laurencin Distinguished Research Career Award Presented to James E.K. Hildreth Sr., MD, PhD October 1, 2026Hildreth was honored for his extraordinary contributions in immunology, virology, HIV research, and health equity.Sara Capozzi
- More Than 4,000 Students Strong, UConn Engineering Begins a New Year September 29, 2026More than 1,000 first-year students join a College defined by hands-on learning, research, industry connections, and a growing engineering community.Sarah Redmond
- On the Right Track September 28, 2026Can Formula Racing Open Doors for Students? UConn Formula SAE teaches students to do more than build a car.Julie (Stagis) Bartucca '10 (BUS, CLAS), '19 MBA