Alumni

Gov. Ned Lamont, Kiana Foster-Mauro, and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker

Neag School Alumna Kiana Foster-Mauro is Connecticut’s 2024 Teacher of the Year

Foster-Mauro ’20 (ED), ’21 MA will be recognized at a ceremony in Hartford in November, and is preparing an application for National Teacher of the Year

November 7, 2023 | Shawn Kornegay

Alumni UConn Voices
U.S. Treasurer and Chief of the Mohegan Tribe Lynn Malerba speaks in the Student Union Theatre

U.S. Treasurer Encourages UConn Audience To Embrace Change

Lynn Malerba ’08 MPA, Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, praised UConn for work in hearing the voices of Indigenous people

November 6, 2023 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications

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Dr. Monique Golden at the husky statue, on UConn campus in Storrs

Young Philanthropist Expands Study Abroad Opportunity with Planned Gift

Planning ahead is important to Monique Golden ’15 MA, ’21 Ph.D.

November 3, 2023 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation

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U.S. Treasurer and Mohegan Tribe Chief Lynn Malerba shows her signature for the purpose of United States currency during a ceremonial swearing-in for Malerba at the Cash Room of the Treasury Department

UConn Magazine: The U.S. Treasurer

Grad student Sage Phillips ’22 (CLAS), ’24 MA in conversation with Lynn Malerba ’08 MPA on Malerba’s roles as Treasurer, Chief, and Mom

November 2, 2023 | Combined Reports

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Junior Jamie Greene ’24 (BUS) has fond memories of attending Boston Red Sox games as a child. This summer she worked for the Red Sox Foundation, combining her love for the team with her passion for helping others. (contributed photo)

UConn Women in Baseball: ‘You Never Know Who Is Going to Have the Perfect Role for You’

Kelly Kennedy, director of transformative learning at the School of Business, says the students she meets have a strong desire to explore different industries, companies, and roles that appeal to both their academic and personal interests

October 26, 2023 | Claire Hall

Alumni
After nearly 20 years of being out of commission, UConn’s East Road Observatory is back up and running

A Team Effort is Giving New Life to a Classic Observatory

'Getting the facility back up and running has been an amazing and rewarding experience. This will be a force for good in the department and at the University'

October 23, 2023 | Elaina Hancock

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Karen Gorman and Penny Thompson speak with Katie Malgioglio and Randi Mendes near the Aroostook River.

EPA Awards $5M Grant to Support UConn’s Technical Assistance for Brownfields Program

Brownfield sites may present environmentally hazardous conditions for residents residing near such properties.

October 9, 2023 | Olivia Drake

Alumni Community Impact UConn Health
Students receiving instruction on performing CPR in a School of Nursing Simulation Lab.

UConn School of Nursing Receives Largest Gift in University’s History

New building, increasing enrollment to help address critical shortage of nurses

October 6, 2023 | Jennifer Eburg, UConn Foundation

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Solar thermal arrays like the one that Stuber used in his research on desalination hold great promise in helping industries embrace renewable technology and transition away from fossil fuels.

Guarantees of Optimality: A New Model to Help the Manufacturing Industry Transition to Renewables

Solar thermal technology has huge, untapped potential, and UConn researchers are making tools to help manufacturers realize the possibilities and take the plunge for renewable energy

October 4, 2023 | Elaina Hancock

Alumni
A view of Fairfield Way including some fall color

Honoring Her Mom’s Passion with a Scholarship

Honoring a legacy while fostering a better understanding of the culture and politics of Spanish-speaking countries

October 4, 2023 | Grace Merritt, UConn Foundation

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