University News
- CT AHEC’s Healthcare Workforce Interagency Symposium Emphasizes a Unified Strategy and Financial Incentives, hosted by CT SLRP August 28, 2026The Connecticut Area Health Education Center (CT AHEC), based at UConn Health, has long played a leading role in strengthening the healthcare workforce pipeline.Lauren Woods
- CEO Update – Aug 28, 2026 August 28, 2026From the Desk of Dr. AndyChris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
- Welcome Back, Huskies August 28, 2026The fall 2026 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 31Combined Reports
- UConn School of Social Work Welcomes Nationally Recognized Gerontologist August 27, 2026With support from a K01 Career Development Award, Chanee Fabius is currently exploring how communication between family caregivers and home care aides can be strengthened to better support individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementiasOlivia Drake
- New Faculty Expand UConn Law’s Strengths in Scholarship, Teaching, and Advocacy August 27, 2026Two associate professors and two fellows bring expertise in legal theory, human rights, clinical education, and legal history.Meagan Fazio
Engineering News
- Alexander Dupuy’s Approach to Materials Science: Processing Possibilities August 25, 2026UConn materials scientist Alexander Dupuy is exploring how new approaches to materials processing could unlock advances in technologies ranging from solid-state batteries to biomedical implants and more efficient engines.Sarah Redmond
- Exploring Precision Medicine for Pancreatic Cancer August 21, 2026UConn School of Medicine is advancing the future of pancreatic care with Encapsulate, Inc., a precision medicine start-up company at the UConn Technology Incubation Program (TIP).Lauren Woods
- UConn Dental School Researchers Win Award from U.S. Military For Traumatic Wound Healing Technology August 20, 2026Researchers advancing combat casualty care with multifunctional biomaterial platformCourtney Chandler
- NASA Scholarship Launches UConn Engineer’s Path to Sustainable Energy Innovation August 19, 2026Chemical engineering student Evan Piotrowski has been awarded the NASA CT Space Grant in recognition of his academic excellence and undergraduate researchSarah Redmond
- UConn Startup Acquired by Leading Animal Health Company August 19, 2026New materials offer promising arthritis treatment for dogs and horsesMac Murray