University News
- UConn Health Minute: Connecting Cancer Care October 23, 2026Cancer care begins with connection. In this UConn Health Minute, we meet community health worker Rosa Agosto who through community outreach and trusted relationships, is helping people access screenings and care that can make a life-changing difference.Carolyn Pennington
- Elaine Choung-Hee Lee Inducted as National Academy of Kinesiology Fellow October 23, 2026The NAK is a member-based organization composed of elected fellows who have made sustained and distinguished contributions to the disciplineJessica McBride, PhD
- Competition Celebrates Graduate Research at UConn October 23, 2026Three-Minute Thesis presentations decode the complexities of master’s and doctoral research at UConn, with prizes at stakeMatt Engelhardt
- National Leadership Role for UConn Health’s Dr. Marja Hurley October 22, 2026Starting 1-year term as president of American Society for Bone and Mineral ResearchChris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
- UConn Kinesiology Ph.D. Program Ranked No. 1 in Country October 22, 2026The semiannual ranking is primarily based on faculty research productivity and mentorship of doctoral studentsJessica McBride, PhD
Engineering News
- On the Ice with Ainsley Svetek October 22, 2026Ainsley Svetek is using her personal experience recovering from injury to inform her graduate studies in kinesiology and help other players get back on the ice safelyJessica McBride, PhD
- UConn’s Queer Science Conference Challenges Stereotypes, Inspires Students October 22, 2026UConn hosts fifth annual event for high schoolersMac Murray
- Using Math and Science to Tell a Story, Engineering Student Adds in Some Magic Too October 19, 2026‘The Enchanted Book’ combines elements of art and engineering to create an automated mechanism that flips pages, emits light, and offers soundKimberly Phillips
- State Solidifies Its Investment in UConn Engineering AI Programs October 16, 2026AI and big data are identified as the fastest-growing skill area through 2030, and 86% of surveyed employers expect AI and information-processing technologies to transform their organizationsClaire Galvin
- Six from UConn Named CT Women of Innovation Finalists October 15, 2026The finalists include UConn staff, faculty, and a doctoral studentMac Murray