While a two-day summit addressing issues of importance to Puerto Ricans might sound like a niche event, UConn’s Charles “Rob” Venator-Santiago stressed during opening remarks Friday the ideas generated from the 300 attendees are things that can benefit everyone in Connecticut, not just its Puerto Rican community. Take, for instance, a proposal he has that […]
Global Partnerships & Innovation
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 […]
UConn partners with Voyager Technologies on space research hub
News Source: Hartford Business Journal Author: Andrew Larson Date of Publication: December 30, 2025 The University of Connecticut has signed a memorandum of understanding with Voyager Technologies to establish a regional hub for space-based research and technology commercialization, the Denver-based defense and space technology company announced Tuesday. The partnership will create a Connecticut location for […]
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 […]
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 […]