University News
- UConn’s Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Accepts National Medical Association Award with the Imhotep Connecticut National Medical Association Society (CTNMA) September 29, 2026The CTNMA and its President, Dr. Laurencin, Were Honored with the Large Society of the Year Award at the National Medical Association’s 2026 Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in July.
- 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.
Engineering News
- More Than 4,000 Students Strong, UConn Engineering Begins a New Year September 29, 2026More than 1,000 first-year students join a College defined by hands-on learning, research, industry connections, and a growing engineering community.
- UConn’s Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Accepts National Medical Association Award with the Imhotep Connecticut National Medical Association Society (CTNMA) September 29, 2026The CTNMA and its President, Dr. Laurencin, Were Honored with the Large Society of the Year Award at the National Medical Association’s 2026 Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in July.
- On the Right Track September 28, 2026Can Formula Racing Open Doors for Students? UConn Formula SAE teaches students to do more than build a car.
- 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
Community News
- UConn’s Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Accepts National Medical Association Award with the Imhotep Connecticut National Medical Association Society (CTNMA) September 29, 2026The CTNMA and its President, Dr. Laurencin, Were Honored with the Large Society of the Year Award at the National Medical Association’s 2026 Annual Convention & Scientific Assembly in July.Sara Capozzi
- Plant Lovers Wanted: Study Highlights Demand for Citizen Science September 29, 2026Developing a more coordinated approach to training citizen scientists could help protect ecosystems from invasive species that don't stop at state bordersJessica McBride, PhD
- 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