Special Events and Receptions

  • MLK Legacy Awards Application Open

    UConn MLK Legacy Awards: Honoring Changemakers in Our Community
    Do you know someone who embodies the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? The University of Connecticut's 2025 MLK Legacy Awards are now accepting nominations! We want to recognize individuals or teams who are committed to equity, justice, and social change through their work in leadership, advocacy, community service, social justice, and education.
    Help us honor those making a real difference. Whether they are students, faculty, staff, alums, or community members, this is your chance to showcase the unsung heroes in our midst who fight for a more just, equitable, and fair world. 
    Recipient Categories:
    • Undergraduate Student
    • Graduate Student
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Community Member
    • Alum
    • Team or Organization
    Submit your nominations here by October 21st at Noon. Nominees must accept by October 28th at Noon.
    Be a part of recognizing the voices that push for change!
    For more information, contact: Melisa Adiram at diversity@uconn.edu