University News
- CEO Update – June 18, 2026 June 18, 2026From the Desk of Dr. AndyChris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
- A Special Mission June 18, 2026UConn Health Neurosurgeon brings care to Peru and shares the experience with his father.Jennifer Walker
- UConn Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy Recognizes Faculty Excellence June 18, 2026InCHIP Excellence Awards recognize faculty achievements in research, mentoring, and community engagement.Danielle Faipler
- Jeffrey Stokes Named Head of Allied Health Sciences June 18, 2026Throughout his career, Stokes has emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship, as well as faculty development, student success, and preparing graduates to address complex health challenges through evidence-based practice and scholarshipJessica McBride, PhD
- New Program Trains CT Residents to Manage Invasive Plants June 18, 2026A new UConn Extension certificate program helps residents tackle the 100+ invasive species spreading throughout our stateJessica McBride, PhD
Engineering News
- A Career Powered by Curiosity: Jasna Jankovic’s Path from Industry to Academia June 18, 2026From industry scientist to award-winning educator and researcher, Jasna Jankovic has built a career at the intersection of materials science, clean energy, and innovationSarah Redmond
- New NIH Funding to Advance Lung Cancer Screening Technology June 18, 2026R33 grant to develop and optimize a programmable smartphone-based diagnostic platform to detect mutations in blood samplesCourtney Chandler
- $12M Grant to UConn from Connecticut’s Department of Transportation to Extend Partnership June 15, 2026UConn is essential to processing crash reports (almost 9,000 a month) and making the data available to stakeholdersClaire Galvin
- UConn Unifies Shipbuilding Efforts Under One Banner June 10, 2026The UConn Shipbuilding Initiative offers students and researchers opportunities in key national security industryMatt Engelhardt
- Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Presents Groundbreaking Study at the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons Annual Meeting June 3, 2026Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., K.C.S.L. was a presenter at the 2026 Annual Meeting of The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons (ABJS) held in Napa Valley, California.Jon D'Arpino