2025 CLAS Alumni Awards

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 5:30 pm UConn Alumni Center Great Hall 2384 Alumni Drive
Storrs, CT 06269
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Join us for the inaugural Alumni Awards Celebration hosted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We will honor the exceptional achievements of our talented alumni and highlight the remarkable contributions they have made, showcasing their dedication, creativity, and societal impact.

Come and be a part of this memorable celebration of excellence!

Appetizers, dessert, and a cash bar will be provided.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 23. All guests must be registered.

Parking is available in the Alumni Center parking lot or the South Parking Garage.

Meet the Awardees:

Distinguished Alumni, Social Sciences and Humanities

Bryan Pollard ’85 BA, Political Science

Michael Soltys ’81 BA, Communications

Distinguished Alumni, Life and Physical Sciences

Kevin Bohacs ’76 BS, Geology & Geophysics

Richard Piacentini ’84 MS, Botany

Emerging Leader, Social Sciences and Humanities

Prabhas KC ’22 BA, Economics

Emerging Leader, Life and Physical Sciences

Tanisha Williams ’19 PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

If you require a special accommodation to participate in this event or have questions, please contact Kim Lachut, via email or call the Office of Alumni Relations toll-free at (888) 822-5861.

Photographs and/or video recordings taken at this event may be used in University and Foundation promotional and other materials.

No portion of the registration fee is tax-deductible. Fees will be used to offset expenses associated with this event.

NOTICE: The UConn Foundation solicits charitable contributions for the benefit of the University of Connecticut and is registered to do so in all states requiring registration. Click for our disclosure statement.