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For the 15th consecutive year, a respected national guide has recognized the AVÌìÌÃÍø, applauding the student-focused, career-driven experiences offered across its curriculum. The University’s programs in engineering and business received special recognition.
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With the support of a National Science Foundation award, Hao Sun, Ph.D., assistant professor of chemistry at the AVÌìÌÃÍø, is helping to rethink how plastics are made, used, and recycled, while also mentoring the next generation of scientists.
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A dedicated group of students from the AVÌìÌÃÍø Robotics Club placed 13th in the world at the 2025 University Rover Challenge—outperforming teams from some of the top engineering schools in the country.
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Angela Mercaldi ’25 turned her passion for engineering and drive as a student-athlete into a full-time role at Pratt & Whitney. Her story is one of persistence, mentorship, and finding passion through hands-on experience.
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A virtual Capture the Flag event sponsored by the AVÌìÌÃÍø’s Connecticut Institute of Technology and its Hacking Club drew more than 2,500 participations and awarded nearly $50,000 in prizes. Ronal Scarpa ’25, ’26 M.S. reflects on organizing this high-impact cybersecurity competition.
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The University community proudly celebrated the excellence of 11 faculty members at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards, recognizing their dedication to their students, their educational journeys, and their future success.
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Board of Governors member Stephen Tagliatela ’13 Hon., together with his siblings Patricia and Louis, has committed a $1 million gift that will expand access for top engineering talent in New Haven County and help strengthen Connecticut’s tech future.
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AVÌìÌÃÍø recognized its newest graduates who earned master's and doctoral degrees during two ceremonies as part of its 2025 Commencement. The celebrations included special messages shared by graduates who were selected through a competitive process to address their fellow graduates.
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After moving from Ghana to pursue her master’s in data science, Fali Honutse ’25 M.S. experienced more than academic success — she built lasting connections, an unwavering resilience, and a true sense of belonging.
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Nine Chargers were selected to participate in this year’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. They will collaborate with faculty on research ranging from the impact of microplastics, the financial implications of ethical uses of AI, and potential discriminatory practices in the hiring of educators.
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Selected for a prestigious national fellowship, Mehdi Mekni, Ph.D., is leading efforts to transform computer science education through industry partnerships, stackable credentials, and workforce-driven learning.
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Industry sponsors called HackNewHaven a resounding success as students from universities across Connecticut and Massachusetts collaborated, developed tech products, and presented their innovations as part of the student-run hackathon.
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AVÌìÌÃÍø took a leadership role in bringing together a group including 16 academic institutions and six community organizations and nonprofit agencies that will collaborate with the goal of establishing Connecticut as a premier hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and application.
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For the fifth time, the Tagliatela College of Engineering hosted the New England regionals of a global penetration testing competition. Eight universities competed in an event that is so real-world specific that cybersecurity companies vie to hire students who take part.
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Kadmiel B. Adusei '20 M.S. was presented the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Anil Shah '86 M.S. received the Distinguished Lifetime Alumni Award, and RBC Bearings was presented with the Exemplary Partner Award.
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Dr. Shayok Mukhopadhyay and his team were awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to acquire advanced technology that pushes the boundaries of robotic exploration in hazardous environments.