Cardona Tells Future Education and Health Professionals: “You Are Essential”

Former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona spoke to students and faculty of the College of Education, Nursing, and Health Professions at the “We Are ENHP” Scholarship Showcase.

Thinking Differently About Disability

Attorney and activist Haben Girma told a capacity crowd in Wilde Auditorium, “Deafblindness is not my biggest barrier. My biggest barrier is ableism.”

University of Hartford Cuts Ribbon on Zachs Hillel Center

The newly renovated center for Jewish life on campus is made possible through the generosity of the Zachs Family Foundation.

UHart Students Receive Winning Advice at NBC Sports Headquarters

33 students in UHart’s communication, sports management, and digital media & journalism programs got to learn from the pros.

University of Hartford Donors “Soar for More” on Record-Breaking Day of Giving

UHart’s 10th annual fundraising challenge raised $556,847 from 1,808 donors in more than 35 states.

University of Hartford Hosts NASA and Its Prime Contractors

The event was a chance for more than 100 Connecticut manufacturers to learn more about how to do business with the aerospace agency.

“Career to the Classroom Day” Brings Guest Speakers, Networking Opportunities for Students

More than a thousand students in more than 50 classes got to hear from alumni and industry representatives who shared their expertise and career journeys.

Future Teachers Connect with Peers at Prestigious Statewide Conference

Five University of Hartford undergraduates were among the 70 attendees at the AMTEC conference, which featured panel discussions and workshops.

Hartt Community Division Hosts Boys & Girls Club for Leadership Conference

The “Future Ready” conference welcomed students ages 10-18 for sessions devoted to such topics as building leadership qualities, communication skills, and self-esteem.

Renowned Economist Talks “Trump, Tariffs and Trade” at Deeds Symposium

Douglas A. Irwin, the John French Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College, questioned the Trump administration’s tariff policy and the rationale behind it.

University of Hartford Announces 2025 Commencement Speakers

President Lawrence P. Ward will address the undergraduate ceremony, while Board of Regents Vice Chair David Thompson ’89 M ’91 will address the graduate ceremony.

Hartt School Dance Division Presents “Spring Hartt Dances 2025”

An exciting program of five dynamic works, ranging from classical to contemporary dance, will be presented April 10-12.

UHart Looks to "Soar for More” on 10th Annual Day of Giving

The University’s 24-hour fundraising challenge will be held on Wednesday, April 2.

“Career to Classroom Day” Returns to UHart March 26

More than 1,000 students will get to network with alumni and industry leaders in the second year of this highly successful event by the Allan Center for Career and Professional Development and the Office of Development and Alumni Affairs.

HAWKS Project Prepares to Take Flight Aboard NASA Rocket

The project, spearheaded by a team from UHart’s College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture, aims to study how solar activity interacts with the Earth’s upper atmosphere.

“Trump, Tariffs, and Trade: What’s at Stake?” is the Topic of UHart’s 2025 Deeds Symposium

Renowned economist Douglas A. Irwin will give this year’s lecture on Thursday, March 27, in Wilde Auditorium. It is free and open to the public.

UHart Hosts First-Ever Connecticut State Agency Career Event

Students were able to learn about full-time positions, internships, and summer employment with more than a dozen state departments. It’s the first such event the state has held on a college campus.

“How Can the Grid Deal with a Messy World?” Exhibit Opening at Joseloff Gallery

The exhibit, from March 6 – April 12, is the latest iteration of designer and multidisciplinary artist Silas Munro’s ongoing project, “Black Grids.”

Hartford Art School’s Silpe Gallery Features “Dream Murals” Exhibition

From March 3 – April 12, the gallery is being given over to six HAS alumni in a community-centered exhibition that creates an opportunity for artists to share the transformative power of public art.

First 'Scholars of Excellence' Receive Scholarship Offers

The program, funded by a $3 million gift from Stanley Black & Decker, provides scholarships to students from 29 towns within the Greater Hartford region, addressing rising unmet need and helping to grow the local workforce.

Students Participate in Physics Department Research on Biomechanics of the Human Arm

Supported by a grant from NASA-CT Space Grant, the research explored the biomechanics of the human arm under various conditions.

A&S Receives $100,000 Gift in Memory of Math Department Faculty Member

The gift will establish the Joel D. Kagan Endowed Memorial Faculty Development Fund, in memory of a 46-year member of the department.

Author Scott Nadelson Wins Prestigious Literary Award from UHart’s Greenberg Center

UHart's Maurice Greenberg Center for Judaic Studies has named author Scott Nadelson as the winner of the 2024 Edward Lewis Wallant Award.

UHart Gears Up for the Next Class of Hawks

A season of accepted student events is in full swing, as excitement builds for the University of Hartford Class of 2029.

Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy: “I Am My Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams”

The University’s annual celebration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., was also a commitment to carry Dr. King’s work into the future.

Guy Drapeau Named Vice President and Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

The experienced financial professional comes to UHart after an 18-year stay at Trinity College.

UHart In the News: Hartford Courant Profiles New Sports, DIII Transition Progress

The front-page story featured interviews with President Ward, Athletic Director Alicia Queally, coaches, and student-athletes.

The Hartt School’s Zaccai Curtis Wins Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Album

Curtis’s album, “Cubop Lives!” is a tribute to Afro-Cuban jazz performers such as Jackie McLean, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie.

UHart’s Online Nursing, Business, and Education Programs Make U.S. News List

Several of the programs recognized have been on the list for multiple years, and all improved their rankings from last year.

UHart Rolls Out New Undergraduate Programs in Fintech and Neuroscience

The new programs continue the University’s commitment to preparing students for rewarding careers in high-demand fields.

The Hartt School’s Javon Jackson and Poet Nikki Giovanni Nominated for NAACP Image Award

Their album, “Javon & Nikki Go to the Movies,” was the last project Giovanni released before her passing in December.

Inaugural Class of DNP Graduates Ready to Take Their Next Career Steps

Members of the first cohort of Doctor of Nursing Practice say the skills they’ve learned at UHart will help them rise to new heights in their careers.

Hillyer College’s Noel Casiano Wants Us to Stress Less—and Live More

In his recently released book, STRESS LESS, LIVE MORE, Noel Casiano, associate professor of psychology and human services, shares tips for managing stress and finding balance in life, and a better understanding of the risks it creates to our psychological, emotional, and biological health.

UHart Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The University of Hartford commemorates the prominent life and achievements of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Feb. 5 in Lincoln Theater with a program dedicated to his honor, titled “I am My Ancestors Wildest Dreams.”

Holiday Happenings

From sharing with others in the local community to learning about differing customs and celebrations, campus comes alive in the spirit of the season.

UHart Students and Faculty Among NASA Grant Recipients

The NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium is funding nearly a dozen student and faculty projects as part of its Fall 2024 round of grants.

UHart Musicians Bring the Holiday Cheer to Hartford Sing-Along

Partnering with UConn, students from two UHart a capella groups and HCD instrumentalists led a once and future holiday tradition.

Congratulations to the 2024 A&S First-Year Seminar Symposium Winners

A&S students presented their First-Year Seminar projects for the Annual FYS Symposium and students’ collaborative presentations were judged by alumni and faculty.

UHart’s Center for Montessori Studies Receives $100K Gift

The gift, from Wend, Inc., will support the Center’s work to create new knowledge, facilitate exchange and advance Montessori education.

Hartt Alumnus and “MJ” Star Shares Experience, and Dance Moves

Jamaal Fields-Green returned to Hartford as the star of the national tour of “MJ: The Musical” at the Bushnell, and gave a masterclass for some Hartt students.

21 Students Earn Accolades at Fall CETA Design Expo

Seven projects, ranging from musical instruments to load management systems, took home top honors in their divisions.

Hillyer Honors Students Take Part in Penguin Encounter Experience at Mystic Aquarium

Seven Hillyer College Honors students recently had the opportunity to get up close and personal with an endangered African penguin at Mystic Aquarium’s Penguin Encounter experience.

UHart Celebrates Comfort Dog Teddy’s Third Birthday With “Teddies for Teddy”

Teddy and his partner, Public Safety Officer Michael Calderon, were recently honored for their support of UHart students, faculty, and surrounding communities.

Three Barney Students Place Second in National Insurance Industry Competition

The NAAIA National Talent Development Competition aims to empower African American insurance professionals.

CETA Professor Awarded Grant for Roundabout Study

Clara Fang, professor and chair of the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Biomedical Engineering, earned accolades for a previous study using AI to evaluate Connecticut’s bridges.

Barney School of Business Celebrates its 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

Throughout the night, honorees and leaders talked about the transformative experiences of a Barney education that allow graduates to excel in their careers.

City of Hartford Awards $500K Grant to Upper Albany Main Street

The economic development, community revitalization organization is partly housed at the Barney School of Business.

Unforgettable Memories and Hawk Pride Shine at Hawktober: Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024

From the Inauguration of President Ward and the Grant Family Track and Field Ribbon Cutting to Hawktoberfest and the 50(ish) Reunion, Hawktober 2024 was one for the books.

New Publication Spotlights Performance Art Protest by Iranian Artist

The publication, by the Hartford Art School Galleries, commemorates the monumental "Body Quilt: A Fire for Peace."

Students Learn Real-World Storytelling from PBS Host Jane Whitney

The wide-ranging discussion centered on civil discourse and the importance of being a well-rounded consumer of news.

CETA Celebrates Latest Cohort of Pratt & Whitney Scholars

Five new students have been added to the program, which provides scholarships to those in aerospace-related programs.

Seven Alumni Receive 2024 Anchor Awards

Given at the start of Hawktober Weekend, the awards are UHart’s most prestigious alumni honors.

UHart Cuts Ribbon on Grant Family Track and Field

UHart alumnus and Board of Regents member Kevin Grant ’82, M ’86, cut the ribbon on the track named in recognition of his generous leadership gift to the University.

President Lawrence P. Ward is Inaugurated

The ceremony in a packed Lincoln Theater was the high point of Hawktober Weekend.

Hartt Salsa All-Stars Bring the Beat to D.C.

The group was one of the headliners at a star-studded event spearheaded by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

UHart Welcomes Renowned Historian on “Preserving Democracy”

The latest event in the Rogow Distinguished Visiting Lecturer Program will take place Thursday, October 24, in the days leading up to Hawktober Weekend.

Seven UHart Alumni to Receive 2024 Anchor Awards

The University’s most prestigious alumni honors will be given on Friday, October 25, at the start of Hawktober Weekend.

President Lawrence P. Ward to be Inaugurated Hawktober Weekend

The inauguration will take place Saturday, October 26, in Lincoln Theater, followed by a reception in the Francis X. and Nancy Hursey Center for Advanced Engineering and Health Professions.

Two UHart Programs Receive ABET Accreditations

The prestigious honor means more career opportunities in high-tech, high-demand fields.

Pathways: Hartford Art School Faculty Show Begins September 12

The student-organized show, to be held at the Joseloff Gallery through December 14, features works from the past two years by full-time, part-time, and visiting faculty.

“U-RISE at UHart” Prepares Students for Careers in Biomedical Research

A $1.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health will fund advanced undergraduate scholarships and training.

The 2024-25 Garmany Chamber Music Series Performances Announced

World-class chamber music series held at The Hartt School, University of Hartford

President Lawrence P. Ward Welcomes the Class of 2028

More than 1,300 students are joining the campus community, from the largest applicant pool since 2017.

High School Students Learn to “Be the Change” as Media Producers

The first-of-its-kind program seeks to inspire young people to pursue careers in news, media production, and activism.

UHart Physical Therapy Students Make a Difference Across the Globe

For the second year in a row, a team of physical therapy students from the University of Hartford took their skills halfway around the world.

Barney School of Business is One of The Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools for 2024”

Barney is one of 244 schools to receive the prestigious honor.

Building Food Security for Hartford

Volunteers gathered on campus to begin construction on a neighborhood farm which will supply thousands of pounds of fresh produce per year – including to UHart’s food pantry, “The Nosh.”

Lawrence P. Ward Begins His Tenure as University of Hartford President

Lawrence P. Ward, a dynamic leader in the national higher education landscape with deep Connecticut roots, has begun his tenure as the seventh president of the University of Hartford.

UHart Partners With CT Teacher Residency Program

New Program Creates Pathway to Master’s Degree Focusing on Elementary Education

UHart Hosts Connecticut Service Symposium

the University of Hartford’s 1877 Club hosted the first-ever Connecticut Service Symposium, which brought together leaders from across the state and nation to discuss opportunities for public service in the state.

Three Public Safety Team Members Reflect on Military Service

During Military Appreciation Month in May, we heard from three members of the University of Hartford Department of Public Safety who served in the armed forces.

The Women's Advancement Initiative Honors the Life of Jan Cassells Sweet ’65 (HCW)

Hartford College for Women alumna, Jan Cassells Sweet '65, recently passed away. She was a community volunteer, philanthropist, and friend of the University.

Multi-Million Dollar Scholarship Gift Will Create Pathways for More Connecticut Students

The $3 million gift will provide scholarships to students from 29 towns within the Greater Hartford region, addressing rising unmet need.

New Fuel Cells Power UHart’s Sustainability Goals

Several UHart alumni came out to celebrate the installation of the fuel cells, which will generate power for the campus and reduce the load on the electrical grid.

ENHP Professor is UHart’s Latest Fulbright Scholar

The prestigious award will allow K. Kayon Morgan to embark on a four-month project which will take her to South Africa and Jamaica.

UHart Students Rev Up Big Gains in Formula Race Car Competition

Students from the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture headed to the Michigan International Speedway, bringing a formula-style race car they designed and built themselves.

New Hillel Center to Open Later This Year

The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that the new Zachs Hillel Center will open later this year in a renovated space in the University Commons building.

$1 Million Gift Will Transform Track and Field, Promoting Excellence—and Access—For the Entire UHart Community

Opening in fall 2024, the Grant Family Track and Field will be named in recognition of UHart alumnus and member of the Board of Regents, Kevin Grant '82, M '86, thanks to his generous leadership gift to the University.

UHart Students’ Balloon Grabs a Front-Row Seat for the Eclipse

Thousands of people took to the roads on April 8 to catch the solar eclipse—and one group of UHart students and faculty had a closer look than most.

UHart Celebrates Class of 2024 at Commencement

More Than 1,200 Graduate and Undergraduate Students Hear from Two Distinguished Alums.

Prosthetics and Orthotics Students Transform Lives in Kenya and Peru

UHart's physical therapy graduate students traveled to Kenya and Peru, where they helped patients in need of prosthetic devices and worked with Kenyan healthcare providers.

CETA Students Showcase 95 Projects At This Spring's Design Expo

Innovation was on display as sophomores and seniors from the College of Engineering, Technology and Architecture (CETA) gathered to show off their design skills at the spring 2024 CETA Design Expo.

UHart Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award

Sundeep Muppidi, a professor of communication in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2024-2025 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

UHart Student Athletes Spread Love of Reading on LoMaglio Day of Community Service

A group of student athletes read books to children in Bloomfield, Connecticut at what will be an annual event known as the Dr. A. Peter LoMaglio Day of Service and Citizenship.

UHart's Community Makes 2024 Day of Giving the Most Impactful Yet

The University community joined together to celebrate UHart's ninth annual Day of Giving.

UHart and Hartford HealthCare Help Students’ Careers Take Flight

The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions joined with Hartford HealthCare to host a lifelike simulation of a medical emergency – complete with a LifeStar landing on the quad outside the Hursey Center.

Pair of Awards to Enhance University Programs

The University of Hartford has received two new government appropriations that will greatly enhance vital programs, projects, and initiatives.

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. 

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.