UConn Today

UConn Students Meet with Wall Street Leaders
'There are a million people out there who want to help you. It may not feel like it. But they do—especially people from UConn'
UConn Waterbury’s Neurovariability Initiative: Where Cognitive Strengths Fuel Learning for All
Rethinking education through strength, science, and innovation

Developing a Clearer Understanding of Permafrost Thaw Risk in Alaska
If you want to fully understand risk and prepare for hazards, you need to have the full picture
Research Discovers Migraine Sufferers’ Brains Respond Differently to Visual Stimulation
A new study uncovers answers about the brains of people who experience migraines and other types of headaches
This World Autism Awareness Day a Proud Mom Celebrates Her Young Daughter’s Advancement of Science
4-Year-Old Fiona Vanderhoof Has Donated Her Cells to UConn to Fuel its Cutting-Edge Autism Research Developing Future Gene Therapies
When it Comes to Obesity-related Cancers, Where you Shop for Food Matters
For combating obesity-related cancer risk, simply having a source of healthy food nearby doesn’t guarantee healthier shopping habits
Connecticut DPH Commissioner to Headline UConn Health’s 54th Commencement
On May 12 Dr. Manisha Juthani is the Commencement Speaker for the Class of 2025 medical, dental, and graduate students.
Business Ethics Expert to Discuss Evolving Role of Religion, Ethics, and the Workplace
Professor Eric Yordy will be the guest presenter at the School of Business’ Equity Now Speaker Series at 6 p.m. April 16.
Career Successes of Recent Grads Underscore Strong ROI of a UConn Education
UConn’s most recent cohort of graduates earned annual starting salaries of nearly $65,000 on average – up about $5,200 from the previous year
Mansfield Is Updating Its 10-Year Plan, and These Sophomores Want the UConn Community to Help
'How we can develop the area better, not only to suit the needs of everybody, but really to help UConn students?'
Strengthening Connecticut Farms with Risk Management Training and Tools
“Whether it’s an online course, an app, or direct conversations, farmers benefit from a multi-faceted approach to managing risk."
Podcast: Attacking Endometriosis With Awareness and Research
Leaders of the new Connecticut collaborative EndoRISE discuss the effort to advance the recognition and treatment of endometroisis
Sowing the Seeds of a New Community Resource
'A place on campus where you’re able to get the seeds you need, the pots you need, and the other resources you need to grow your own food'
Crystal Visions
A professor’s laser-powered journey to solving new quantum materials
Law School Could Lead to Rewarding Career Paths for Engineers
Engineers are problem solvers, which makes them well suited for a legal career that centers on addressing clients’ problems specifically and societal problems more broadly.
Reflecting on Progress: CIRCA’s Decade of Increasing Connecticut’s Climate Resilience
Helping to navigate the obstacles to building a more sustainable future
CAHNR Celebrates Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement
Members of the CAHNR community came together March 26, 2025 to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters.
InCHIP, School of Nursing Biobehavioral Research Lab Partner to Support Pilot Research on Behavioral, Biological Connections
A new collaboration between InCHIP and the School of Nursing Biobehavioral Research Lab will support research with potential implications for improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs
19th MSI Research Day Draws Nearly 100
UConn Musculoskeletal Institute’s 2025 event focuses on osteoarthritis
‘Go Getter’ High School Students Explore Data Analytics Profession at UConn Event: ‘It Looks Like a Fun Career’
“By partnering with the UConn School of Business, Junior Achievement is providing high school students with unprecedented access to expertise in data analytics, showing them how numbers can tell powerful stories that drive business outcomes,’’