University of Hartford Graduate Studies

03/31/2026

We're thrilled that Hartford Art School's MFA in Photography was just featured on LENSCRATCH! Check out their spotlight on the program; a limited-residency program with renowned faculty, designed for working professionals, with sessions in Hartford, Berlin, Tokyo, Los Angeles, and Athens. We're still accepting applications for our 2026 cohort!

10/01/2025

🌏 UHart DPT students traveled to Saipan for hands-on clinical experience at Eucon Medical Health Services. This third annual trip gave students the chance to learn in a new cultural setting while providing care to the local community.

Learn more about the trip, student reflections, and how this experience shapes future clinicians:

This summer’s trip was the third year in a row that UHart students and faculty have worked at Eucon Medical Health Services. Three participants from last year went on the trip again this year.

08/29/2025

In the latest episode of the O&P Rising, the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists award-winning podcast series, guest host Hannah Perkins ’25, resident prosthetist/orthotist at Macy O&P and UHart MSPO alum, interviews Stephen Charry, CPO, FAAOP, assistant professor in Rehabilitation Sciences. Their discussion, “Building and Using a Diagnostic Toolbox in the O&P Profession,” delves into the evolution of core tools like patient history, physical assessments, and outcome measures. Along the way, they highlight the importance of mentorship, practical learning, and lifelong education.

🎧Listen now: Catch the full episode, and others in the series, on O&P Rising, released every third Wednesday of the month.

In this episode, guest host Hannah Perkins, resident prosthetist/orthotist at Macy O&P in Guilford, Connecticut, talks with Stephen Charry, CPO, FAAOP, assistant professor at the University of Hartford, about building and using a diagnostic toolbox in the O&P profession. Together, they explo...

08/15/2025

Big congratulations to CETA graduate student Jagbir Singh Shergill! Shergill recently presented groundbreaking research on delta wing vortex behavior, combining CFD simulations with experimental data, at the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) FEDSM 2025 conference in Philadelphia under the mentorship of Professor Ivana Milanovic. He also coauthored a study on integrating AI, COMSOL, and inquiry based learning into engineering curricula to boost student autonomy and research skills.

His dual contributions at a major national conference highlight the innovative and hands on research opportunities available through UHart’s graduate programs. Read more🔗➡️

Jagbir Singh Shergill presented groundbreaking aerospace research and AI-driven teaching methods at the ASME Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting.

07/03/2025

Students in UHart’s MS in Prosthetics and Orthotics program are making an international impact.

This spring, four students traveled to Kenya and Peru to help design, build, and fit prosthetic limbs for people in need. In Kenya, Sierra Stout ’25 and Jake Lieberstein ’25 helped deliver five 3D-printed below-the-knee prosthetics for children. In Peru, Abigail Schwartz ’25 and Ian Riccielli ’25 assisted in fitting 60 upper and lower limb prostheses.

These experiences—led in partnership with , Dreaming and Working Together , Hanger Clinic, and Hartford HealthCare —offered students hands-on clinical training while helping transform lives.

Read more:
https://www.hartford.edu/news/press-releases/2025/06/ns-p-and-o-overseas.aspx

06/28/2025

The University of Hartford’s Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)—offered both online and on-campus—has earned a notable #9 spot in TechGuide’s 2025 ranking of the most affordable MS in Business Analytics programs!

Read more 👉 https://techguide.org/analytics/most-affordable-business-analytics-masters

04/17/2025

All faculty in our MS in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MSPO) program have achieved Fellow or Fellow with Distinction status through the AAOP — making UHart the only clinical P&O program in the country with 100% faculty fellowship! 👏 Join us in celebrating this incredible milestone in clinical excellence and education.

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists is dedicated to promoting professionalism and advancing the standards of patient care through education, literature, research, advocacy, and collaboration.

04/09/2025

Exciting news from our MFA in Illustration program! One of our talented students has illustrated the new Betty White Forever postage stamp, honoring the beloved actress. This achievement showcases the exceptional talent within our community.

The U.S. Postal Service honors Betty White with a new stamp graced with her likeness and exuding her spritely sense of fun.

03/14/2025

Wishing the , a saxophone ensemble composed of graduate students from The Hartt School, the best of luck as they head to the National Finals of the Music Teachers National Association Chamber Music Competition! 🎷🎶

03/03/2025

MS in Prosthetics & Orthotics student Joseph Lothamer M’26 is making an impact through interdisciplinary research! Collaborating with UHart’s Department of Physics, Joseph contributed to a NASA-funded project studying the biomechanics of the human arm—work that could influence both prosthetic design and space exploration. 🚀🔬

Full story: https://www.hartford.edu/news/press-releases/2025/02/ns-physics-biomechanics-research.aspx

02/27/2025

Recognizing Professor Ingrid Russell, program director of UHart’s MS in Computer Science, for leading a special issue on Explainable, Fair, and Trustworthy AI in the International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools! 👏 The article is available online at: https://worldscientific.com/toc/ijait/33/03