Alumni couple funds new entrepreneurship course to help Hartford start-ups
Alumni couple Michael and Shari Cantor have two passions: UConn and Greater Hartford.
Philanthropy
A Professor’s Legacy, Carried on by His Children
Katie, Ben, and Maggie established the Monk Montgomery Memorial Fund, which provides scholarship support for undergraduate students at the Avery Point campus who have financial need.
Amplifying the Power of Women’s Philanthropy
The UConn Women and Philanthropy program launched its initiative for 100 women to each give $100,000 in 2020 to expand its support of UConn’s strategic initiatives and celebrate female philanthropis…
UConn Gives fundraiser supports ASPEN intern learning about jobs in clinical nutrition
Rising senior Lydia McGrath in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is spending the summer learning about careers in clinical nutrition and raising awareness of malnutrition in an internship sponsor…
UConn Hartford Promise Scholarship is her stepping stone to college
Mayra Vasquez, 18, says the UConn Hartford Promise program has motivated her to become a better student and given her the confidence to tackle just about any goal.
A Local Trailblazer’s 20+ Years Supporting UConn’s MPA Students
The Albert Ilg Fellowship adds value to efforts to prepare the next generation of local government public service professionals.
$4 million scholarship gives students path from Bridgeport to UConn
Students who have received a full ride to UConn with the help of a $4 million scholarship donated by an alumnus couple from Westport, Conn. share their experience.
Struggling nursing student gets surprise helping hand
Alumni couple Michael and Shari Cantor have two passions: UConn and Greater Hartford.
UConn’s First Rhodes Scholar Says Scholarships Crucial to Her Success
Alumni couple Michael and Shari Cantor have two passions: UConn and Greater Hartford.
Amphenol Gives $1 million for Accounting Scholarships
Amphenol, a Connecticut-based Fortune 500 company, has donated $1 million to UConn’s School of Business for scholarships for female accounting students.
Nursing Scholarship Changed His Life
Thanks to a scholarship and lots of hard work, Danny Morocho is about to graduate as a nurse from UConn.
Helping Other First-Generation Students Find Their Way to College
Alumni couple Michael and Shari Cantor have two passions: UConn and Greater Hartford.
