The Graduate School Newsletter: Fall 2026
Dear UConn Graduate Students, Welcome to the fall semester! I hope that the summer months were restorative for you. As we approach the new academic year, I’d like to share a few news items, resources, and events with you. One of the most critical updates is the change to Duration of Status for international graduate […]
[Read More]Fall 2026 Graduate Student Timely Topics Series
The Graduate School’s Timely Topics is a series of learning opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage with subject matter experts on topics relevant to graduate education. The student track of this series features sessions that highlight University resources and supports, answer questions about academic processes and procedures, and provide strategies to help students […]
[Read More]Onboarding Program for Directors of Graduate Studies
For Fall 2026, The Graduate School is introducing an onboarding program for new Directors of Graduate Studies. Directors of Graduate Studies are key supporters and contributors to graduate student success. This role can include mentoring, problem-solving, and having difficult conversations, as well as being responsible for knowing and ensuring the program’s compliance with rules and regulations […]
[Read More]Graduate Student Resource Fair
The Graduate School, in partnership with the Graduate Student Senate, invites all graduate students to RSVP and attend the Fall 2026 Graduate Student Resource Fair. The event will be held in the North Reading Room, Wilbur Cross Building, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Resource Fair is designed to […]
[Read More]Kun Chen Named Academic Director of UConn’s M.S. in Data Science Program
Appointment positions the interdisciplinary program for continued growth and an increasingly AI-driven future The University of Connecticut is pleased to announce that Kun Chen, Professor of Statistics, has been named Academic Director of UConn’s M.S. in Data Science program. Chen brings to the position an exceptional record of interdisciplinary scholarship, academic leadership, teaching, and mentorship. […]
[Read More]Upcoming Fall 2026 GA Registration Deadline
As a reminder, all students employed as Graduate Assistants are required to maintain full-time student status (6 or more credits), as noted in their offer letter and the Graduate Catalog. Employment as a GA is a result of student status, therefore it is recommended that you register by August 1 and it is required that […]
[Read More]Postdoc Appreciation Week 2026
The University of Connecticut Postdoc Working Group, in partnership with The Graduate School, UConn Health (Farmington), and the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, is excited to announce National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW26) 2026, taking place from Monday, September 21, through Friday, September 25, on the Storrs campus. This year’s theme, “Celebrating 150 Years of […]
[Read More]2026 Postdoc Research Day
The University of Connecticut’s Postdoc Working Group, in partnership with The Graduate School, invites you to register and participate in the Second Annual Postdoc Research Day. This one-day event will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 8:00a.m. to 2:00p.m., with oral presentations in the Student Union Ballroom and poster presentations in Student Union […]
[Read More]Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Graduate Student Showcase : Fall 2026
The Graduate School at UConn invites you to apply for and participate in the second annual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) and Graduate Student Showcase. This event celebrates the impact, creativity, and purpose behind graduate students’ work through brief, engaging presentations designed for a general audience. The showcase will take place on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to […]
[Read More]Fall 2026 Conference Participation Award
We are pleased to announce that The Graduate School’s Conference Participation Award (formerly the Doctoral Student Travel Award) will be accepting applications from June 1 through June 30, 2026. The Graduate School is committed to helping graduate students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals during their time at the University of Connecticut. In support of […]
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