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UHart In The News

The University of Hartford and its students, faculty, staff, and alumni often appear in local and national media. See how we're making an impact!

Up, Up and Away

balloon test launch
When UHart and University of Bridgeport students teamed up to launch a high-altitude balloon during an eclipse in Spain, local media turned out to cover the story. The test launch on the UHart campus was featured on NBC Connecticut, and our students were interviewed on WFSB.
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Star Power on the Court

A few hours before performing a concert in East Hartford with Post Malone, singer Jelly Roll stopped by Chase Arena for a pickup basketball game with his crew. Our social media photos were aired on NBC CT during the Today Show the next morning, and other local outlets picked up the story.
Dancing With a UHart Alum

UHart baseball standout Jackson Olson '20 has made a national name for himself on the Savannah Bananas exhibition team. So when it was announced that Olson will appear on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" this fall, the story made national headlines.
An "Amazing" Duo

All of us on the UHart campus know how special our favorite comfort canine is—and now viewers of WFSB's "Amazing K9 Duos" segment know it too. Teddy and Officer Calderon spoke about Teddy's role in spreading positivity to the campus community.
A High Honor

When UHart basketball legend Vin Baker stepped up to receive an honorary degree at our 2026 Commencement, several local TV stations carried the story, including NBC CT and FOX61. UHart's new outdoor athletics and recreation complex will carry Baker's name when it opens in the fall.

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How's Your Hydration?

Are you hydrated? You can take the New York Times' quiz to find out—and gain some insight from Colleen Muñoz, director of UHart's Hydration Health Center, who was interviewed for the article.

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A Winning Partnership

UHart helps students become success-ready, thanks to close relationships with industry partners. A just-announced partnership with Aetna will help enhance our career readiness efforts.

Read more in the Hartford Business Journal