ALUM’S STORY SPOTLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE UCONN RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTER
The RCC’s resources, including a scholarship for students in recovery, create a safe and supportive community for those who need it.
Philanthropy
UConn’s BOLD program turns women students into leaders
In five short years, the BOLD Leadership Network at UConn already has helped 46 women students develop into dynamic leaders and launch impactful careers.
Human Rights Institute Renamed After Longtime Benefactor Gary Gladstein and Family
The UConn Board of Trustees Wednesday renamed the Human Rights Institute the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute to honor the legacy and support of alumnus Gary Gladstein and his family…
Support UConn Student Groups In The Ignite Crowdfunding Competition
For the tenth straight year, UConn Ignite is helping students raise money for the University groups and causes that matter to them.
UConn employee starts scholarship to honor aunt, support future teachers
Louise “Weezie” LaBelle ’71 MA was the kind of high school teacher who would go out of her way to help students, providing support, guidance, and even, sometimes, food and clothes.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more generous scholarship
Sophomore Kaila Lujambio plans to attend an academic dental conference in Europe and take a service trip to provide dental care in an underserved country next year.
Helping graduate students while honoring husband
Marjorie “Jean” Romano ’77 MA wanted to both honor her late husband and support graduate students conducting summer research.
UCONN WILL NAME NEW HOCKEY ARENA THE TOSCANO FAMILY ICE FORUM
Drew Sullivan ’16 (BGS) is Senior Vice President at American Program Bureau (APB), where he works with programmers and event planners at some of the top colleges, universities, and non-profits in th…
Gift supports LGBTQ community at law school
A health and advocacy organization dedicated to serving the unique medical needs of the LGBTQ community recently donated $5,000 in financial aid for LGBTQ students at the UConn School of Law.
UConn Indoor Air Quality Initiative, Funded Through Cryptocurrency, Works to Protect Schools from Spread of COVID-19
COVID-19 cases may be falling, but the virus is still a very real concern for many parents sending their children back to school.
Equipping future educators to fight AAPI misinformation
Growing up as a refugee in a small Texas town, the only Asian in her school, Khamla Vorasane says that she has dealt with Asian stereotypes her entire life.
Scholarship will help marginalized students become scientists
Jim Stolzenbach ’76 (CLAS) is passionate about science and wants UConn students, particularly marginalized ones, to consider going into scientific fields. He also stands ready to help them.
