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- A Stronger, More Inclusive University
Our faculty, staff, and students reaffirmed our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) during this strategic planning process. We believe UConn can set the standard across higher education for how to embrace these principles and infuse them across everything we do.
- Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Engagement
UConn’s greatness is interconnected with its contributions beyond our campuses. Our research and engagement activities fuel knowledge and discovery, accelerate economic growth and innovation across sectors, and change lives.
- Husky Pride and Resilience
UConn pride is everywhere. We consistently rank among the top universities and are home to renowned faculty, staff, and academic programs.
- Seven World-Class Campuses, One Flagship University
Students entrust us to help them achieve greater success in their lives. During our strategic planning process, many students, faculty, and staff reiterated that the presence of UConn campuses throughout the state is a strength.
- Student Success Journey
We aim to identify strategies to facilitate an enriching student learning experience and timely and equitable academic progression for all students — undergraduate and graduate.
- Wellness of People and Planet
At UConn, we recognize that the well-being of people and the health of our planet are inseparable. Our commitment to a brighter future means fostering the physical, mental, and environmental wellness of our students, faculty, staff, and the world at large.
Three UConn Business Students/Alums Helped Shape Network News, Entertainment Industry This Year
Three UConn Business Students and Alum spent the summer working in the news and entertainment industries, which matches more business students who are looking for opportunities beyond traditional employment paths, reflecting a larger generational shift toward more personally meaningful work.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Build our alumni community and continue to engage, support and celebrate their successes with the world as they move forward in their lives and careers.
Anagnostou Sets Lofty Goals for IPB
Following his appointment, executive director seeks to spread UConn innovation and industry partnerships across the state.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities, including industry partnerships and joint ventures that expand technology commercialization and startup creation.
UConn Endowment Returns 12.1% Growth, Outperforming Many Peers
This year’s strong returns outperformed the UConn Foundation’s long-term, inflation-adjusted return target and outpaced many of UConn’s peer universities.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Leverage the Foundation’s comprehensive campaign to foster alumni engagement and philanthropic support for institutional priorities.
Upcoming Documentary to Showcase Connecticut’s Past, Present, and Future of Innovation
A project initiated by UConn President Radenka Maric, led by Werth Institute director David Noble, and directed by Werth associate research professor Zeljko Mirkovic. This 53-minute documentary shares the stories of more than 30 individuals who come together to tell the story of Connecticut’s Past, Present, and Future of Innovation.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Translate and disseminate UConn’s impactful research that improves the human experience and contributes to philanthropy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Capital Area Health Consortium Honors 4 UConn Health Physicians
The Capital Area Health Consortium, the group of Connecticut hospitals that employs medical residents and fellows in UConn-sponsored programs, announces awards for Drs. Amdanda Frondella, Lisa Tamburini, and Irbert Vega who won Community Service Awards, and Dr. Jaclyn Olsen Jaeger won the T. Stewart Hamilton, MD, Fellowship.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Celebrate faculty, staff, and student contributions to teaching, research, and service.
UConn Magazine: The Superfans
The UConn Magazine highlights a passionate group of UConn sports fans whose remarkable energy rallies the crowd and helps buoy our teams to victory.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Amplify the impact our nationally recognized athletics program has on our school pride and visibility.
UConn Announces Newest Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors
The University of Connecticut is proud to announce the selection of three exemplary faculty members as this year’s Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors. This prestigious award represents the highest honor the university can confer upon its faculty, celebrating their outstanding contributions in research, teaching, and public engagement.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Celebrate faculty, staff, and student contributions to teaching, research, and service.
UConn College of Engineering Graduate Programs Ranked Nationally
The 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings for graduate engineering programs have been released, and UConn’s College of Engineering (CoE) has seen significant rating increases in several, including civil engineering, environmental health, materials, and mechanical engineering.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Celebrate faculty, staff, and student contributions to teaching, research, and service.
UConn Nation’s Generosity Leads to the Most Successful UConn Gives Yet
More than 4,161 students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, patients, and fans came together to support what they love about UConn. A wide range of University projects, programs, and initiatives are getting a big boost from the $794,497 raised over 36 hours on April 17 and 18.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Leverage the Foundation’s comprehensive campaign to foster alumni engagement and philanthropic support for institutional priorities.
UConn Provost Announces Awards for Outstanding Service
The Provost’s Outstanding Service Award (POSA) is designed to honor and recognize those who have demonstrated excellence in service to the University of Connecticut. The award will honor faculty whose service is exemplary and has made an indelible impact in one or more areas to enhance the University’s mission in teaching, research, service, or engagement.
Area of Focus Husky Pride and Resilience
Priority Action Celebrate faculty, staff, and student contributions to teaching, research, and service.