- New Social Work Students Encouraged to Embrace the Possibilities of the ProfessionMore than 280 new Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work students participated in the School of Social Work's annual Convocation on Aug. 28
- CT AHEC’s Healthcare Workforce Interagency Symposium Emphasizes a Unified Strategy and Financial Incentives, hosted by CT SLRPThe Connecticut Area Health Education Center (CT AHEC), based at UConn Health, has long played a leading role in strengthening the healthcare workforce pipeline.
- CEO Update – Aug 28, 2026From the Desk of Dr. Andy
- Welcome Back, HuskiesThe fall 2026 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 31
- UConn School of Social Work Welcomes Nationally Recognized GerontologistWith 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 dementias
- New Faculty Expand UConn Law’s Strengths in Scholarship, Teaching, and AdvocacyTwo associate professors and two fellows bring expertise in legal theory, human rights, clinical education, and legal history.
- The 4-1-1 on the Impact of Lowering Federal Student Loan Limits for Healthcare Workforce StudentsThe Public Issues Council is made up of faculty at UConn School of Medicine as well as community partners. This Q & A article is the first in a series by faculty aiming to raise awareness to the public of the impact of various important public health topics such as new federal student loan caps.
- A New Chapter for Families Living With GSDIa: From Pioneering Research to FDA ApprovalU.S. Food and Drug Administration approved GENGLYCOS, a one-time gene therapy for adults and pediatric patients ages 8 and older with GSDIa and the first drug approved for this disease.
- Maritime Studies Alum Connects the Classroom to the CommunityA partnership between UConn Avery Point and Mystic Seaport Museum inspired Gabriel Brisson’s ’26 (CLAS) future career in maritime studies.
- UConn Welcomes Class of 2030, Joining Thousands of Returning Huskies for New SemesterAbout 6,400 first-year students will join UConn Nation this week, including 4,500 at UConn Storrs and 1,900 at the regional campuses
- UConn Nursing Researchers Recognized at International SymposiumFaculty and graduate students from UConn's Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing showcased groundbreaking cannabinoid research at the 2026 International Cannabinoid Research Society Annual Symposium in France
- Alexander Dupuy’s Approach to Materials Science: Processing PossibilitiesUConn 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.
- CT AHEC and Public Health Department Sanitarians Team Up With Teens for Workshop to Solve a Food Illness OutbreakCT AHEC's Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) program in action.
- From Silence to Systems Change: Connecticut Moves Menopause Equity ForwardUConn Health Disparities Institute’s Menopause Equity Initiative (MEI) contributes to policy changes bringing real change to people’s lives.
- Supporting Community Health from New Haven to NepalUConn Shrestha Lab pioneers digital care solutions for mental health, substance use, and HIV prevention
- Rahul Kumar Named Director of CT Veterinary Medical Diagnostic LabKumar is an accomplished veterinary diagnostic leader with over a decade of experience in the field
- Can Satellites Detect When Forests Lose Resilience?This study provides clearer guidelines for understanding how well forests resist and recover from stressors like drought, fire, or human disturbances
- UConn Stamford Students Win Medals at FISU American GamesMelvy Alvarez and David Yehenara both earned medals in taekwondo and look to the future for continued success
- CEO Update – Aug 21, 2026From the Desk of Dr. Andy
- School of Dental Medicine Announces Faculty PromotionsThree faculty members received promotions
