University News
- Social Work, Medical Students Collaborate to Help Connecticut’s Underserved Communities September 18, 2026Nine Urban Service Track/Area Health Education Center (UST/AHEC) Scholars from the UConn School of Social Work are learning alongside medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy students to help address the health needs of marginalized populationsOlivia Drake
- Kathryn Marchak Explores Food as Health as NourishedRx Summer Intern September 18, 2026'I believe that nutrition really does give the body the building blocks that it needs to heal, rebuild, and recover to perform its best'Jessica McBride, PhD
- When Every Minute Matters: Surviving an Aortic Dissection September 17, 2026When Tony LaMark experienced sudden sweating and jaw pain at home, he trusted his instincts and called 911, a decision that helped save his life.Jennifer Walker
- From Puppets to Podcast: Feel Your Best Self Continues to Grow September 17, 2026The tools that help kids and their caregivers navigate big feelings expand across ages and settingsAlexandra
- Beyond BMI: Waist Size Shows Who is Most at Risk from Pollution September 17, 2026Although people with excessive fat around the abdominal organs had greater risks of health complications, they also benefited more from HEPA filtersKim Krieger
Engineering News
- Five UConn Researchers Receive CAREER Awards September 16, 2026Five UConn faculty members have received NSF CAREER Awards for the 2026 cycle.Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
- Come Home to UConn Engineering: All-Class Reunion Week Starts Oct. 3 September 15, 2026Six days of events will bring alumni, students, faculty, industry partners, and friends together to reconnect, celebrate, and experience the momentum of UConn Engineering.Sarah Redmond
- The Connecticut National Medical Association Society Hosts Black Doctors Day at UConn Health September 14, 2026Leading Black doctors met students and educated them on a variety of medical specialties.Sara Capozzi
- Sir Cato T. Laurencin of UConn to Accept the 2027 American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention September 9, 2026Laurencin will be honored at the ACS 2027 National Awards Banquet and Ceremony March 23 in New Orleans.Sara Capozzi
- Students Help Students in Hands-on Chemical Engineering Course September 8, 2026The course offers students the opportunity to develop educational content for future semesters, gaining perspective outside of a lecture hallClaire Galvin