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]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 […]
[Read More]Academic Job Series – Summer 2026
The Academic Job Series – Summer 2026, Faculty Futures: Plan and Prepare, is a virtual series hosted collaboratively by The Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, The Graduate School, and The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at University of Connecticut. The series features workshops on academic job searches, faculty application materials, teaching […]
[Read More]Fall 2026 Registration Information for Graduate Students
Dear Graduate Students, As we approach the end of the spring semester and the registration period for next semester begins, please review the information below regarding Fall 2026 enrollment. The information below is relevant to both new, incoming graduate students and those who will be continuing on as students in Fall 2026. If you have […]
[Read More]Fall 2026 Research Apprenticeship Program – Applications due 3/16
UConn graduate students who are interested in mentoring early career undergraduate students to assist them in the graduate student’s research are invited to submit a proposal for consideration. Selected proposals will be used to create an undergraduate research opportunity based on the information provided by the graduate student. The Research Apprenticeship Program provides graduate students […]
[Read More]7th Annual 3M RISE Symposium
We would like to announce that the 7th annual 3M RISE Symposium (Raising Influence in Science and Engineering) is accepting applications! The purpose of the symposium is to introduce emerging doctoral students in science and engineering to the wide range of rewarding careers in research and development at 3M. This is a virtual event that […]
[Read More]Spring and Summer 2026: Last day of work for GAs holding F-1 and J-1 visas
Dear International Huskies, Federal government regulations allow graduate students on F-1 and J-1 visas to hold on-campus employment while they are pursuing their degree. If you will be a Spring 2026 graduate, you will no longer be pursuing your degree after May 10, 2026 and can no longer work on campus beyond that date. If […]
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