UConn Nation News & Stories
Tiny Heart Valve Has Big Potential for UConn Startup
An unlikely combination of biomedical engineering and meticulous sewing skills has led to an innovative heart valve replacement that could save countless lives.
Couple Establishes Challenge Grant for Mentoring Program
Linda and David Glickstein believe so strongly in the value of UConn’s Mentor Connection enrichment program for talented high schoolers, they established a challenge grant to encourage others to hel…
Newman’s Own Award Supports UConn Veterans’ Program
UConn’s Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities has received a $37,500 grant from the Newman’s Own Award program to support its training for veterans in entrepreneurship and smal…
Philanthropy to UConn Provides $600M for Connecticut
UConn generates $11.80 for every state-funded dollar, according to a report prepared by an independent analyst and released this week by the University.
Holster Scholarship Supports Honors Research, Independent Study
Early in the academic year, Robert Holster ’68, travels from his Florida home to UConn to listen to some students talk about their summer vacations.