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Hartford Hawks to Host Second Annual Golf Classic
The Hartford Hawks are proud to host the second annual Hartford Hawks Golf Classic on Monday, May 6, in support of the University’s athletics programs and student-athletes.
Lawrence P. Ward Named President of the University of Hartford
A dynamic leader in the national higher education landscape with deep Connecticut roots has been selected to be the next president of the University of Hartford. Lawrence P. Ward, Ed.D, currently vice president for learner success and dean of campus life at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, will become UHart’s seventh president on July 1.
Accepted Student Days to Celebrate Those Accepted to UHart
UHart's Accepted Student Days will be held on April 14 and April 27.
UHart to Welcome Leading Scholar of U.S. Abortion Debate for April 9 Lecture
Mary Ziegler, a nationally renowned authority on reproductive and constitutional rights, will present “An Examination and Implications of the Dobbs Decision” on Tuesday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m. in Wilde Auditorium.
Physical Therapy Students Provide Vital Balance and Memory Screenings for the Community
The University of Hartford’s Doctor of Physical Therapy students held a free balance and memory screening for the community at the Mandell Jewish Community Center on March 19.
Day of Giving Is Wednesday
Join the entire UHart community as we embark on a 24-hour challenge to raise funds for UHart students, and the scholarships and programs we all love.
UHart Announces 2024 Commencement Speakers
Commencement addresses by two distinguished alumni will be among the highlights of the University of Hartford’s 2024 Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 12, at downtown Hartford’s XL Center.
UHart Appoints Two New Deans
The University of Hartford has appointed two new deans to its academic leadership team: Josie Brown has been named dean of Hillyer College and the College of Arts & Sciences, while Aarti S. Ivanic has been appointed to lead the Barney School of Business.
$600,000 Gift to Support UHart Career Readiness and Professional Development
Donald Allan Jr. '86, president and CEO of Stanley Black & Decker and Board of Regents Chair, is a passionate advocate for career readiness and professional development. He and his wife, Marilyn, recently made a generous gift to the University, one that will empower and enable student success in meaningful ways. In recognition of their generosity, UHart has created the Allan Center for Career and Professional Development.
The Hartt Dance Division Presents Hartt Dances Performances
Performances will be held April 11-13
Jesse Cole Entertains and Inspires During UHart Lecture
Two Generations of Barney Students Connect Through Barney Hall of Fame
The 2023 Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony brought together two generations of Barney students.
University of Hartford Partners with U.S. Secret Service; Serves as Recruitment Hub
UHart has partnered with the Secret Service as an official participant in its Special Agent Talent and Achievement Recruitment Program.
Alumna Engages Young Children to Learn About Black History
ENHP alumna Yvette Cole publishes "Harriett's Dinner Party", a children's book about Black history in America.
Hartford Art School Celebrates Resident Artist Jonathan Herrera Soto in Solo Exhibition
The 2023-24 Georgette and Richard Koopman Distinguished Chair in the Visual Arts Exhibition will be on view in the Joseloff Gallery.
UHart to Launch Master of Healthcare Administration Program
The University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business is launching a new Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program this fall.
Rogow Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Series Presents: Jesse Cole
Jesse Cole, founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas, will be speaking at UHart as a part of the Rogow Distinguished Lecturer Series, on Tuesday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. in the Chase Arena.
Governor Lamont Unveils First Legislative Proposal of 2024 at UHart
Surrounded by UHart nursing students, Lamont announced the elimination of licensure application fees for certain education, child care, and health care workers.
Hillyer’s Noel Casiano is Showcased on a Hartford Mural That Honors Community Leaders
UHart’s Noel Casiano, assistant professor of psychology & human services at Hillyer College, is one of the community leaders whose realistic image is featured on a colorful new two-story mural in the Frog Hollow section of Hartford.
UHart's Annual Keeping the Dream Alive Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King on Jan. 31
The program will include student performances, keynote address from the Honorable Richard A. Robinson, and presentation of the 2024 MLK Beloved Community Awards.
Living a Hallmark Movie—and Then Writing Two Dozen of Them
Hallmark writer Julie Sherman Wolfe talked about her work, moderated by Amy Weiss, director of the Greenberg Center.
Media Features UHart Student with Undiagnosed Condition
News media featured the amazing story of a student who's condition went undiagnosed until she connected with UHart's Hartford HealthCare-run health services.
CETA Students Share Their Impressive Work at Design Expo
The projects of first-year and senior students was on display Dec. 8.
UHart to Add Field Hockey and Tennis to Intercollegiate Sports Offerings
The University of Hartford will add the sports of field hockey and men’s & women’s tennis to its intercollegiate athletics offerings beginning in fall 2024 with varsity competition to commence in fall 2025.
Faculty Member Creates Research and Practitioner Lab to Bridge the Employability Gap
The SHINE Lab focus on shaping human interaction, nurturing diversity, and enhancing employability.
Congratulations to the 2023 First-Year Seminar Symposium Winners
Read about this year’s award-winning student presentations.
Hartt Alumna Dionne Warwick Recipient of 2023 Kennedy Center Honors
Warwick Has Long Association with The Hartt School
Students Create Tik Tok Videos to Improve Understanding of Physics Concepts
Physics Professor and Students Publish Research in Creative Education Journal
Hartford Art School Galleries Offer New Perspectives on Human Rights and Social Justice Movements
The Hartford Art School Galleries featured an array of multimedia pieces, all by Iranian artist Minoo Emami in her retrospective solo show. The exhibit was featured in Hartford Courant and CT Public.
Innovative Student-Led Project Aims to Improve Mobility for 170-Pound Great Dane with Unique Orthopedic Challenge
UHart students in the Prosthetics and Orthotics program have embarked on an innovative project to enhance the mobility of Zeke, a 170-pound, 7-year-old Great Dane.
Alicia Queally Named Director of Athletics and Recreation
UHart's new AD brings a wealth of experience in all areas of athletics administration.
Women’s Soccer Claims ECAC Postseason Championship
The top-seeded University of Hartford women's soccer team claimed the 2023 Eastern College Athletic Conference Division III postseason championship with a 6–0 victory over the third-seeded University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg this past Sunday.
Just in Time for the Holidays — UHart’s Greenberg Center to Host Conversation with Holiday Movie Writer
Engage in a discussion with Hallmark screenwriter and Connecticut resident Julie Sherman Wolfe, hosted by the University of Hartford’s Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies. The event is free and open to the public.
U.S. Secret Service Creating Hiring Pipeline for UHart Students
Representatives from the U.S. Secret Service recently spent three days on campus to actively recruit UHart students to apply for careers with the law enforcement agency.
ENHP Student Finishes First in Women's Wheelchair Marathon
Exercise science student Helen Newman '24 finished first in Eversource Hartford Marathon's 26-mile Women's Wheelchair Race.
Career Preparation in Action
The Office of Career and Professional Development hosted several unique opportunities for UHart students to connect with alumni, employers, and even jumpstart their careers!
Hawktober 2023 Recap
Hawktober Reunion and Family Weekend 2023 was a massive success, bringing together more than 1,200 alumni, parents, students, and friends of UHart!
10 Alumni Honored with Anchor Awards
The University of Hartford honored 10 outstanding members of the alumni community with the annual Anchor Awards Oct. 20 during Hawktober Weekend.
Prosthetics & Orthotics Aids Its Tiniest Patient: A Dog
ENHP's MSPO department is working with a 12-pound pooch on a leg brace, and results so far have changed her life.
New Issue of H Magazine Now Online
The fall 2023 digital edition of the University of Hartford’s award-winning magazine, H, is now online.
UHart Hosts First Fall 2023 Open House
Potential students have two more opportunities to visit campus at our scheduled Open Houses on October 15 and November 5.
Get Ready for Hawktober 2023
Alumni, students, parents and families, and friends of the University are invited to join the fun on campus Friday, Oct. 20, to Sunday, Oct. 22.
Industry Leader Propels Aerospace Students with $100k Scholarship
A local manufacturing innovator has established the first aerospace engineering scholarship at the University of Hartford with a generous $100,000 gift, hoping to provide more students with opportunities for the in-demand field.
Students Take Physical Therapy Skills Across the Globe
Physical therapy students and a professor traveled across the globe to Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands to treat patients of all ages while living in their community.
UHart Acknowledges and Celebrates Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, also known as Hispanic Heritage Month, is nationally celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
UHart Then and Now: Regents Chair Don Allan '86 Shares His Vision
Donald Allan Jr. ’86 fondly recalls 1980s UHart, but is thrilled to lead his alma mater through an exciting chapter that’s filled with ever-evolving opportunities for students.
Governor Conversation Highlights Need for Civility
Republican Governor M. Jodi Rell and Democratic Governor Ned Lamont were featured in a special program hosted by Connecticut Public at UHart.
Executive Leader of the Year Celebration Raises $300K for Scholarships
UHart honored Hartford HealthCare CEO Jeffrey Flaks at a Hursey Center reception that also supported student scholarships.
Iranian Artist Featuring Work at UHart Galleries
An interactive art installation that centers around human rights and includes a public sacrificial burning of paintings will come to UHart this fall.
Comfort Dog Teddy Joins UHart Community
The 2-year-old Labrador retriever has joined the pack at UHart’s Department of Public Safety to support students in a variety of ways.
Neal Katyal to Speak on Affirmative Action in Oct. 3 Rogow Lecture
The University is presenting “What’s Next: Unpacking the Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action with Neal Katyal” through the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Community.
Pratt & Whitney is Nurturing Tomorrow's Engineers
Welcome New Hawks!
UHart welcomes more than 1,400 new undergraduate students to the campus community. The Class of 2027 is on track to be the largest incoming class since 2017.
CT Public and UHart to Host Governors Conversation Sept. 13
Gov. Ned Lamont, a Democrat, and Gov. M. Jodi Rell, a Republican, share the Millard Auditorium stage in a conversation as part of CT Public’s Civility Initiative.
UHart to Honor Hartford HealthCare’s CEO
The University is honoring Jeffrey A. Flaks, president and chief executive officer of Hartford HealthCare, with the Executive Leader of the Year Award Sept. 8 at the Hursey Center.
Puzzle Competition Aids Professors’ Research
A recent jigsaw puzzle contest on campus wasn’t just about winners and best times. Psychology professors were involved for cognitive research on puzzlers.
Welcome Back, Hawks!
We're excited to welcome you back on campus.
UHart Emerges as Leader in Hydration Research
The Hydration Health Center at UHart just launched with significant grant funding and ample opportunities for student research.
Students Soar in Stanley Black & Decker Program
They’re interning for the company this summer, and new students will join the initiative this fall.
Campers Support Shelter Pets at UHart’s Summer Place
NBC CT featured a special project the children completed during a recent morning at camp.
50 Years of UHart: Stephen Mulready’s Path to Acting President
He’s been a student, a Board of Visitors member, a Regent, an adjunct professor, and a dean. Now Stephen Mulready M’77 completes that list as UHart’s new acting president.
UHart to Launch Supply Chain and Logistics Management Major
UHart's Barney School of Business is launching a supply chain and logistics management program this fall as an undergraduate major, minor, and post-baccalaureate certificate.
Professor Noted for Research on AI and Deep Fakes
Applied Associate Professor Adam Chiara spoke with CT Public Media and Yahoo News about AI-generated pictures and audio clips, also known as deep fakes.
President Joe Biden Speaks at UHart for Summit Event
Biden addressed gun safety legislation before a crowd of nearly 700 people, including legislators from across the country.
Story of Strength: 86-year-old Vet Graduates Hartt
Henry “Hank” Bolden, an 86-year-old veteran crossed the stage at Commencement after exhibiting resilience, grit, and more courage than anyone could imagine.
President Biden to Speak at UHart
President Joe Biden will visit the University of Hartford June 16 to speak at the National Safer Communities Summit, presented by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, Everytown for Gun Safety, and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal.
Presidential Search Process Update
The University has announced the search committee chair and search firm.
UHart Research Team Prepares for Eclipse
Members conducted a test launch of a high-altitude balloon on campus and were featured by NBC CT, Fox 61, Hearst CT Media, and the Hartford Courant.
Book Launch Celebrates Frank Hursey's Invention
The June 1 event on campus will feature a panel discussion with Hursey, his business partner, and the author of a book about his QuikClot invention. Register to attend.
UHart Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership Focuses on Social Justice
The University of Hartford's College of Education, Nursing and Health Sciences has announced exciting changes to its Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership for Social Justice.
UHart Recognizes First-Generation Grads
UHart recognized the special accomplishment of being the first in a family to receive a bachelor’s degree.
UHart Celebrates Class of 2023
Approximately 1,200 University of Hartford graduates received their degrees during two separate Commencement ceremonies at downtown Hartford's XL Center on Sunday, May 14.
Commencement 2023 on May 14
UHart Celebrates First Undergrad Nursing Class
UHart’s first BSN students will graduate this spring, and are prepared to bring skills and compassion to a variety of in-demand roles.
CETA Design Expo Showcases Student Innovations
Projects included glasses that translate text into different languages, a concussion-detecting helmet, and a miniature vehicle driven by a humanoid robot.
Professor Studying CT Bridges with AI and $238K DOT Grant
University of Hartford Professor Clara Fang is using artificial intelligence to evaluate and predict infrastructure needs of Connecticut’s more than 5,000 bridges, thanks to a state grant.
New Track and Field Design Revealed with Strong Support from Donors
New track and field renderings at UHart portray a modern addition to the athletics complex with premier space for student-athletes, intramural teams, and the campus community as a whole.
UHart Students Build Prosthetics for Kids in Kenya
The University of Hartford Prosthetics and Orthotics graduate students just returned from a service trip to Kenya where they worked with youngsters who’ve experienced limb loss.
Aaron Toomey Selected to Lead Men’s Basketball
Aaron Toomey, who established an impressive coaching résumé on the heels of a standout playing career, is the new head men’s basketball coach at UHart.
Study Abroad Scholarships Grow with Donor Gift
A West Hartford couple has gifted $1.8 million for study abroad scholarships, granting access to so many students who never imagined extending their education to another country.
UHart Announces Commencement Speakers
The University of Hartford is excited to announce an alumna from SiriusXM and the CEO of Hartford Steam Boiler’s parent company as this year’s Commencement ceremony speakers.
First Accepted Student Day Welcomes 1,000 People
Hawks were welcomed and celebrated during the first of two Accepted Student Days held on UHart's campus. The second event is April 16.
Prosthetics and Orthotics Students to Serve Kids in Kenya
A pair of Prosthetics and Orthotics students will be getting a very different type of clinical experience this spring when they travel to AIC-CURE International Hospital in Kenya and aid more than 50 children.
UHart Leadership Announcement
Two alumni named to UHart’s top leadership roles. Additionally, Katherine Black appointed as provost for initial three-year term.
Student Becomes UHart’s First Rangel Fellow
University of Hartford student Benedicta “Benie” Kwarteng ’23 has been awarded a prestigious international affairs fellowship, becoming the first from UHart to earn the honor.
UHart Receives $1.2 Million State Grant for Nursing Program
As interest in undergraduate nursing soars at the University of Hartford, students will soon benefit from additional scholarships and faculty support through a $1.2 million state grant.
President Woodward Announces Retirement
University of Hartford President Gregory Woodward has announced his retirement this summer, following a tenure that yielded substantial progress on campus and led the community through the COVID-19 pandemic.
CETA’s Industry 4.0 Work Highlighted by CT Media
UHart’s College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions received the funding through the CT Health Horizons Grant Program, a new initiative aiming to make an impact on the statewide workforce shortage in nursing and social work, with assistance from local colleges and universities.
Stanley Black & Decker Launches UHart Scholars Program
Stanley Black & Decker is providing scholarships, mentoring programs, early career opportunities, and more to University of Hartford business students through a new scholars program.
CETA Celebrates Pratt & Whitney Scholars
MLK Program Begins Black History Month at UHart
A program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marked the beginning of Black History Month, and celebrated community members who have carried on King’s vision.
History Student Featured by Fox 61, Hartford Courant
Gage Robertson ’26 has taken his passion for history in a unique direction: He restores antique clocks.
UHart’s Annual "Keeping the Dream Alive” MLK Observance on Campus Feb. 1
Hartt Dance Included in DanceUS.org's List of Best College Dance Programs in the USA
For the fourth year in a row, Hartt Dance has been included in DanceUS.org's list of best college dance programs in the USA for 2022-2023.
CETA Design Expo Features Student Inventions
The fall 2022 showcase included projects designed to benefit society.
Aerospace Professor Shares Expertise on Artemis Spacecraft Mission With Fox 61
Paul Slaboch visited Fox 61 Studios to explain Artemis Orion’s mission as it prepares to bring astronauts to the moon.
NPR Features UHart Photo Exhibit and Artist Partnership
Hartford Art School Students Partner with Award-Winning Japanese Photographer Komatsu Hiroko
Find Your Path: New Academic Programs at UHart
As student interests evolve and industry changes continue, the University of Hartford is responding with new programs that are poised to offer hands-on experiences and exciting employment prospects.
Veteran Finds a Fresh Start in UHart’s Hillyer College
Cynthia Puerta was in charge of 40 Marines when she was in the military, but starting college at 31 years old was still intimidating.
Tom Devitt Named Interim Head Men's Basketball Coach
Assistant Coach Tom Devitt, in his 10th season with the program, has been appointed as interim head coach of men’s basketball at the University of Hartford.
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