‘It’s not just about structural barriers existing, but it’s about pushing through those barriers and getting what you need’ Three years ago, when she came to UConn, Lakshita Ganesh Kumar ‘27 (ENG & CLAS) would never have dreamed she’d be speaking at the United Nations (UN). Now a junior, Lakshita found herself as the youngest […]
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Panama Trip Helps Propel Soon-to-Be Grads to Health Careers
For Allied Health students, an internship provided experiences ‘that just can’t be taught’. When Jiannah Paulino ’26 (CAHNR) and Jayline Steiding ’26 (CAHNR) came to UConn in the fall of 2022, the Allied Health Sciences major had never crossed their minds. Now, as they prepare to graduate from the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural […]
UConn the Top Dog in Big East Research Contest
UConn undergraduate researchers are officially the beasts of the Big East. A UConn team won top honors at the Big East Undergraduate Research Symposium, held concurrently with the men’s basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 14. The group earned a first-place finish in the poster contest, winning against students from the 10 other […]
Second World Congress on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
This hybrid in person and virtual event, which was held in St. Lucia, was hosted by Springer Nature’s The Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities and the Connecticut National Medical Association (CTNMA) in conjunction with the National Medical Association (NMA), St. Lucia Medical and Dental Association, W. Montague Cobb /NMA Health Institute, the University […]
International Postdocs at UConn Pioneer New Frontiers in Drug and Vaccine Delivery
When postdoctoral researchers Hoang Quan Truong and Cao Thuy Giang Nguyen arrived at UConn in the spring of 2025, they brought with them more than technical expertise. They carried a global perspective shaped by years of international experiences and a common goal of improving lifesaving treatments around the world. UConn’s international research community plays a […]
Different Continents, Similar Dedication
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 […]
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 […]