UConn Early College Experience

09/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to UConn ECE student Nicholas Bianchi of Ellington High School on becoming a published researcher!

Nicholas recently published an original research article, “Mind the Gap: Investigating cognitive dissonance and self-esteem correlations in academia,” in the Journal of High School Science.

And there's a great UConn ECE connection: Nicholas conducted his research with students enrolled in UConn Early College Experience Statistics courses, investigating how the difference between the grades students expect and the grades they receive may relate to changes in their academic self-esteem.

The project took Nicholas well beyond simply learning statistics. He designed a research study, collected data, applied statistical analyses, interpreted his findings, considered the limitations of his work, and ultimately took the research through the publication process.

According to Nicholas: For this project, my UConn Stats class though UConn ECE ended up influencing the study in a much deeper way than simply providing a sample or giving me the statistical techniques I needed (which, if you knew how many challenges I overcame to produce a successful study, were certainly vital). It also gave me access to a teacher who helped me navigate the more advanced statistical methods and assumptions that my study demanded. Getting to apply statistics in a real research setting was incredibly rewarding, and the experience made me even more excited to continue pursuing research when I arrive at UConn in the fall.

It's an outstanding example of where a UConn ECE course can take a curious student—and what can happen when students use what they're learning in a college course to ask and investigate questions of their own.

Congratulations, Nicholas!
🔗 Read his published research: fil:///C:/Users/cdr05001/Downloads/140828-mind-the-gap-investigating-cognitive-dissonance-and-self-esteem-correlations-in-academia-4.pdf

Ellington Public Schools

09/08/2026

"Have you ever pulled an all-nighter and was it worth it?" With UConn ECE.

09/07/2026

Meet some of the awesome individuals within our ECE community! Students, instructors, alumni, and student ambassadors have shared what ECE truly means to them and how it has shaped their futures.

We would love to hear how ECE has impacted you, and we encourage anyone involved with us to fill out the Meet Our Community form on our website. Many other incredible people and their ECE stories are featured on that page.

Check it out at this link: https://ece.uconn.edu/meet-our-community/

09/01/2026

Who's ready for ECE? Important registration information regarding your Early College Experience courses. Reach out to your high school site representative or to us with any questions!

08/28/2026

🎓 From UConn ECE to UConn! Congratulations to Windham Tech salutatorian Keylim Roblessolano on her upcoming journey to UConn to study journalism.

Read more about her story and her path to UConn:

WINDHAM — Keylim Roblessolano, salutatorian of Windham Tech, was very involved during her four years at the school.

08/26/2026

Two months ago, UConn ECE was well represented at the New England Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NEACEP) conference.

To highlight the insightful topics our staff brought to the discussion, we've listed presenters' names and presentation titles below:

Jeri Brima, Staples High School - Students are the Experts Now: Project-based learning in American Popular Music

Teresa Obedzinski, Naugatuck High School; Michelle Henry, Simsbury High School; Dr. Jason Chang, University of Connecticut - Identity, Belonging, and Academic Rigor: The Role of Ethnic Studies in Expanding Access to Dual Enrollment

Frank F. Marcucio III, Waterbury Career Academy - Building a Rigorous Dual Credit EMT Pathway: Expanding Access While Upholding Standards

Linda Richard RN, Waterbury Career Academy High School Waterbury Career Academy CTE Academies - Career Academies 101- A Blueprint for Success

Bobbi-Jo Wathen, PhD and Carissa Rutkauskas - Expanding Access While Maintaining Standards

So glad we were able to speak more about everything that concurrent enrollment has to offer! 👏📚

08/16/2026

There's still time, Class of 2025 UConn ECE alumni! 🗞

If you haven't completed your one-year alumni survey yet, we encourage you to take a few minutes to share your experience before this Tuesday.

Your feedback helps us understand how UConn Early College Experience has supported you beyond high school and guides improvements for future UConn ECE students. Every response plays an important role in shaping the program for the next generation.

Didn't receive the survey? It was sent to the email address you used to register for your UConn ECE courses while in high school. If you still can't find it, please contact the UConn ECE Office at [email protected].

Thank you for helping us strengthen UConn ECE for future students!

08/15/2026

Enrolling in HRTS 2200: Introduction to Genocide Studies through the UConn Early College Experience program introduced me to major global issues and taught me the importance of protecting human rights on the global level. The course challenged me to think critically about the historical, political, and social aspects behind genocide, its warning signs, and how we can prevent it. For my final project of the course, I created a website to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, using sources from the Bosnian War, case of Darfur, and Indigenous Genocide in Guatemala. I am incredibly grateful to UConn ECE for an experience.

The website explores the history of the conflict in South Sudan, debates its classification as a genocide, raises awareness of the ongoing humanitarian crisis, and provides visitors with information on how they can help within their own communities. I included links to donation platforms hosted by humanitarian organizations like Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee, which are supporting relief efforts.

Explore the project: https://tavaresroanderson.wixsite.com/hope-for-south-sudan

08/13/2026

What “Life Skills” can the UConn Career Center help with?
With UConn ECE.

Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills

08/05/2026

“How do students know if they’re eligible for a work study award, and how can they accept it?” With UConn ECE.

Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills