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The University’s Tagliatela College of Engineering has earned a Bronze-level recognition from the American Society for Engineering Education for its dedication to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at the University and among the future leaders in engineering.
Alice Gao ’94 MBA has closely collaborated with individuals and businesses in the U.S. and China throughout her distinguished banking career. Now a senior vice president for East West Bank in Pasadena, California, she is growing and leading a new cross-border team that is bridging banking in and between the U.S. and China, the world’s two largest...
Since launching the southern California-based Nutrition Innovation nearly 20 years ago, Alan Roberts ’02 M.S. has worked with a variety of companies in the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industries and has helped develop myriad new products and ingredients.
As part of the University’s Alternative Spring Break program, seven undergraduate students spent their spring break volunteering with three local nonprofits, making a positive impact on their community and learning about the importance of service and leadership.
Allison Sawicki '22 will accept her degree in mechanical engineering next month at Commencement. She reflects on the impactful opportunities she has had as a Charger and looks ahead to beginning her career at Hubbell Incorporated.
Based on the high vaccination rate on campus and the latest Center for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, the University has updated many of its COVID-related policies and procedures, including making face coverings optional in most University facilities, including classrooms and academic spaces.
Prof. Anthony Goodfellow is a DJ, composer, and producer who enjoys creating and discovering new electronic music. He hopes his show on WNHU, the University’s award-winning radio station, will introduce his audience to new music and inspire them to share their own mixes.
As part of a communication class, students recently created video journalism pieces as part of the University’s Welcome Project, a collection of video and audio interviews that endeavor to build community and foster connection and understanding.
The Campus Health Ambassador Team (CHAT), which includes students and staff members, has been a key part of the University’s response to COVID-19, and they are continuing to remain vigilant, helping to ensure the campus remains safe.
Brooke Kammrath, Ph.D., D-ABC, is excited to serve as associate editor for the Journal of Forensic Sciences – and to continue to make an important impact in forensic science research.
The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) student ambassadors program enables students from each of the University’s academic colleges and schools to become leaders and advocates, ensuring the University is a place where all Chargers feel included, supported, and welcome.
Ava Noviello ’26 is looking forward to joining Charger Nation this fall and to taking advantage of the many opportunities the University has to offer.
Assistant Director of Employer Relations, Marcus Paca, and the Center for Career Development are presenting students with an opportunity to leverage college degrees into a nonprofit leadership experience. Through the Helping Hands Nonprofit Leadership program, students may attend for an opportunity to receive a $5,000 internship stipend, network...
The second annual EntreprenHER event, which will take place on Thursday, March 31, at 5:30 p.m. at the University’s Orange Campus, will bring together women entrepreneurs from across Connecticut and members of the University community. It will enable finalists to pitch their businesses to a panel of judges and create networking opportunities...
Michael Del Grosso ’23 and Nikodem Poplawski Ph.D., have been conducting groundbreaking research exploring topics such as quantum field theory and quantum mechanics. They have completed two research papers they are submitting for publication, and they are featured in a new documentary airing this month in Europe.
Olena Lennon, Ph.D., an adjunct professor of political science, international affairs, and national security, hails from eastern Ukraine and has family and friends throughout the country, as well as in Russia. She discusses the history of the conflict between the two countries, her concerns for the safety of her loved ones, and what people around...
Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., is among a select group of academics and professionals in the U.S. to be recommended for placement on the competitive Fulbright Specialist Roster. He is now on the short list to be chosen to help enhance academic programs at a university in Uzbekistan, and he hopes to create a collaboration that would yield exciting opportunities...
Prof. Jeffrey Blom’s decades of experience in law enforcement prepared him to oversee a team of investigators who played a critical role in executing Super Bowl LVI security operations. He hopes to bring what he has learned from his experience investigating human trafficking to the next generation of investigators: his students at the University.
Meet Philip Howard, associate director of undergraduate admissions, who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people – whether it is through coaching his son’s basketball team or in helping prospective Chargers achieve their dreams.
Marcus Paca, MBA, created the Helping Hands Initiative, which he describes as a triumvirate connecting the University with local nonprofits and corporate philanthropy. He looks forward to the collaborative opportunities it will create between the University and local organizations, as well as the experiences it will provide for underrepresented...
