UConn hosts fifth annual event for high schoolers UConn College of Engineering’s Vergnano Institute for Impact (VII) hosted the fifth annual Queer Science Conference on October 17, 2026, with fun hands-on science activities geared towards high schoolers from across Connecticut. Previously held in June, this year’s event moved to the fall and incorporated a seasonal […]
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Six from UConn Named CT Women of Innovation Finalists
The finalists include UConn staff, faculty, and a doctoral student Six leaders and scholars from the University of Connecticut are among the 2026 cohort of CT Women of Innovation finalists. Hosted by the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC), the annual CT Women of Innovation awards recognize Connecticut women for their achievements in science, technology, engineering, and […]
Melissa Manning, UConn Hartford, Receives 2026 NACADA Region 1 Advising Excellence Award
Melissa serves as Director of Advising at the UConn Hartford campus and has supported undergraduates at the University for more than a decade. Melissa Manning, Director of Advising at the University of Connecticut’s Hartford campus, has been named the recipient of the 2026 NACADA Region 1 Advising Excellence Award – Advisor, presented by NACADA: The […]
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn Ranked Number One in Orthopaedic Surgery in the U.S. by ScholarGPS
News Source: UConn Today Author: Jon D’Arpino Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, MD, Ph.D., K.C.S.L., has been ranked number 1 in the U.S. in the Orthopaedic Surgery category for 2025 by ScholarGPS over the past 5 years. ScholarGPS ranks scholars based upon a rigorous quantitative assessment of contributions across multiple scientific layers. He is also […]