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🌱 Interested in reproductive health research funding? Note UConn’s July 6 NOI deadline.

Storrs, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Storrs! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Interested in reproductive health research funding? Note UConn’s July 6 NOI deadline.
  • Why Dan Hurley calls Duke transfer Nikolas Khamenia a “perfect fit.”
  • Meet the nationally honored compliance leader working on UConn’s Storrs campus.

Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and breezy, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 56.
  • Monday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 69 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Anna Lalor Burdick Program (uconn.edu) — UConn researchers in Storrs have a new chance to secure $35,000 for projects focused on women’s sexual and reproductive health education through the Anna Lalor Burdick Program. The Office of the Vice President for Research is running a limited-submission process, requiring Notices of Intent via the Quest Portal by July 6, 2026, with possible internal pre-proposals later that month.
   

• Hurley says new UConn addition is a ‘perfect fit' (wtnh.com) — UConn men’s basketball has a new face in Storrs, with former Duke forward Nikolas Khamenia transferring in and quickly impressing coach Dan Hurley during the Huskies’ first week of summer workouts. Hurley sees the competitive sophomore as an ideal on-court replacement for Alex Karaban, calling Khamenia a “perfect fit” for UConn’s style as he settles into campus life and even rooms with tournament hero Braylon Mullins.
   

• Women Chief Compliance Officers of 2026 (Complete) (thewomenweadmire.com subscription) — One of the women honored nationally as a top chief compliance officer works right in Storrs, leading ethics and compliance for UConn’s sprawling research and academic enterprise. Kimberly Fearney’s role, based at the Storrs campus, helps guide how the university manages risk, privacy, and regulatory obligations that ultimately shape programs, research opportunities, and operations affecting students, faculty, and staff.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A synonym roll! (Thank you Sue P. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Storrs

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Storrs

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.