Kat Milligan-McClellan, Assistant Professor in Molecular and Cell Biology was awarded the 2026 AAUP Faquir Jain Excellence Award.

The award represents excellence in

• Service with positive impact on Connecticut citizens, in line with the land-grant mission
• National/international service contributing to the common good
• Leadership enhancing UConn’s visibility and student recruitment outcomes
• Contributions to academic program excellence and productivity
• Collaborative leadership within the University to support institutional success

Congratulations Dr. Kat!