University News
- Rankings Show UConn Growing in Global Visibility as Quality, Value are Lauded September 22, 2026The rankings indicate UConn’s academic strength, lasting impacts on students, and global reputation
- 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.
- 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.
- UConn to Test Campus Emergency Systems on Sept. 8 September 4, 2026UConn will conduct its Fall 2026 emergency alert system test on September 8
Engineering News
- Undergraduates Create a New Method to Help Warn of Skin Damage During Radiation Therapy September 23, 2026The three UConn juniors are one of the contestants in the Wolff New Venture Competition
- A Holistic Approach for Equitable EV Infrastructure Development September 22, 2026EV infrastructure is not just a charging location problem; it's a community and resilience planning problem
- Five UConn Researchers Receive CAREER Awards September 16, 2026Five UConn faculty members have received NSF CAREER Awards for the 2026 cycle.
- 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.
Community News
- Helping Gardens Grow Across Connecticut September 22, 2026Thanks to the UConn Extension Master Gardener program and generous donors, thousands of seeds spread around the state to turn into fresh food, sustainable landscapes, and thriving communitiesJessica McBride, PhD
- Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Unhealthy Food Environments September 21, 2026UConn Rudd Center team shares resources to train the next generation of health researchers and support community-based programsCarson Hardee
- 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
- Advancing Food Safety from Farm to Table through UConn Extension September 15, 2026Since joining UConn Extension in 2019, Upadhyaya has helped grow a robust, multifaceted food safety program that supports producers across Connecticut and the NortheastJessica McBride, PhD