News Source: UConn Today Author: Matt Engelhardt Regardless of hemisphere or continent, universities around the world are facing unprecedented challenges to research. Two UConn leaders explored those hurdles and much more at an international gathering held in Johannesburg, South Africa. This year’s Universitas 21 (U21) Global Research and Senior Leadership meeting brought together partner institutions from all over the […]
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UConn Medical Students Always Advancing Scientific Knowledge
News Source: UConn Today Author: Lauren Woods From basic science to clinical care to global health to AI solutions, the Summer Research Program at the UConn School of Medicine is fueling the advancement of science across the health spectrum, along with the education of the next generation of physician-scientists. All at UConn. The Summer Research […]
Two Business Students Visit the Amazon, Network with Sustainability Experts, Gain New Perspectives at COP30 Summit
News Source: UConn Today Author: Claire Hall Two UConn business students who are passionate about sustainability and a healthier planet, attended the COP30 climate conference last month in Belem, Brazil, adjacent to the Amazon rainforest. Both graduate student Caroline Keary ’25, ’26 MS and senior Aminieli Hopson ’26 said the experience was one of the […]
With UConn’s Help, Zambia’s First Radiology Residency Transforms into a Medical Leader in Southern Africa
News Source: UConn Today Author: Dr. Jull Wruble Date: December 15, 2025 In 2019, Zambia had only seven radiologists—and no training program—for a population of 19 million. In 2021, UConn School of Medicine radiologist Dr. Jill Wruble helped develop the didactic curriculum for the country’s first radiology residency, launching GlobalRadZambia (GRadZ), an international collaborative that brings radiologists together to […]
UConn Hosts Rising Innovators Through the Global Nexus Program
Through the U.S. Mission in India, entrepreneurs are equipped with training, mentorship and opportunities for U.S. collaboration. Author: Kriti Khera The Office of Global Affairs’ Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI) leads UConn’s efforts in global entrepreneurship and cross-border collaboration, strengthening UConn’s position as a place where international innovators can learn, connect, and build long-term partnerships. A flagship initiative of the […]
Move Over, Nutmeg: Connecticut Becoming the Quantum State
News Source: UConn Today Author: Matt Engelhardt Date: November 25, 2025 UConn, Yale, and state leaders believe that Connecticut is perfectly situated to emerge as a national powerhouse in quantum technology and industry implementation. That confidence comes with a heavy investment and potentially game-changing dividends. On Nov. 20, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state […]
UConn Students in Belem: First Impressions from COP30
News Source: UConn Today Author: Elaina Hancock Date: November 24, 2025 For the past two weeks, world leaders, policymakers, climate researchers, and climate activists convened in Belém, Brazil for this year’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties, commonly referred to as COP. UConn@COP fellows were also in attendance at COP30 to experience the conference […]
Manisha Sinha Brings Global Perspectives on Abolition to China
News Source: UConn Today Author: Bri Diaz Date: November 24, 2025 In November, Manisha Sinha, the James L. and Shirley A. Draper Chair in American History, returned from a lecture tour in China marking the Chinese-language launch of her award-winning book, “The Slave’s Cause: A History of Abolition” (Yale University Press, 2016). A groundbreaking history of abolition, “The […]
UConn’s Entrepreneurship Ranking Climbs in 2026 Princeton Review Findings
News Source: UConn Today Author: Claire Hall Date: November 17, 2025 UConn’s reputation as an entrepreneurship academic powerhouse climbed significantly in the 2026 rankings released Nov. 12 by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur. The results were based on 40 data points including academic offerings, faculty credentials, experiential learning, mentorship, and more. The University was ranked […]
UConn, State Embrace AI and Quantum Potential
News Source: UConn Today Author: Matt Engelhartdt Date: November 17, 2025 UConn and its many collaborators throughout the state are leading the effort to educate workers with the skills they need to advance in an evolving economy, especially in the growing areas of artificial intelligence and quantum technology. State, municipal, University, and tech industry leaders […]