Office of the Provost

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Bruce Liang to a third five-year term as Dean of the UConn School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Liang has served in this role since 2015, and his continued leadership reflects the strong foundation he has built and the significant progress achieved over the past decade.

This reappointment follows a comprehensive five-year review, which included feedback from faculty, staff, university leadership, and clinical and community partners. Over the past five years, Dr. Liang has led the School of Medicine through a period of meaningful growth and advancement. He oversaw the full implementation of the MDelta curriculum, which has enriched the educational experience for students and improved outcomes. The School has also expanded its class size, exceeding the initial targets set by Bioscience Connecticut, a state investment launched in 2011 to position Connecticut as a leader in biomedical research and innovation.

Dr. Liang led the development of a Science Strategy Plan aligned with the University’s priorities, recruited exceptional faculty, and helped drive an increase in NIH funding. Collaborative partnerships with Jackson Laboratories and Connecticut Children’s have deepened, further elevating the School’s research profile.

The School has remained a vital contributor to Connecticut’s healthcare workforce, with many graduates staying in the state to practice. Its Graduate Medical Education programs have grown which now rank in the top 10% nationally. Dr. Liang has also strengthened community service programs, securing major grants, supporting the Urban Service Track, Area Health Education Center, Health Career Opportunity Program, and Office of Multicultural and Community Affairs, as well as expanding care access through clinics serving immigrants in the state.

During this term, Dr. Liang also served as Interim CEO of UConn Health, for more than two years, guiding the institution through a key leadership transition with professionalism, growth, integrity, and a clear commitment to the university’s mission.

I extend my sincere thanks to the review committee for their thoughtful and thorough work throughout this process. Their efforts helped provide a comprehensive assessment of Dr. Liang’s leadership and the School’s continued trajectory. Please join me in congratulating Dr. Liang on his reappointment and thanking him for his continued service to UConn Health and the University of Connecticut.

Sincerely,
Anne

Anne D’Alleva, PhD
Provost and Executive Vice President
For Academic Affairs
University of Connecticut
Office of the Provost
352 Mansfield Road, U-1086
Storrs CT 06269-1086
Tel. 860-486-4037

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