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View the articles and press releases that feature Rashana and her contributions to the community, alongside her public speaking engagements which include TEDx talks, podcasts, and conferences.

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Rashana's Induction into the UConn Hall of Fame, April 2022
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Rashana's Induction into the UConn Hall of Fame, April 2022

In April 2022, Rashana Weerasinghe was inducted into the UConn Hall of Fame at the Hartford Marriott, celebrating her outstanding achievements and solidifying her place among the university's distinguished alumni.

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A Virtual Reality, Reality Check | Rashana Weerasinghe | TEDxUConn
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A Virtual Reality, Reality Check | Rashana Weerasinghe | TEDxUConn

In the spring of 2024, Rashana was selected as a TEDx speaker to give a talk on emerging technologies.

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Miss World Sri Lanka 2024
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Miss World Sri Lanka 2024

Rashana Shanella Weerasinghe, the 1st runner-up in Miss World Sri Lanka 2024, was featured in publications like The Sunday Times and Daily Mirror.

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How Leadership Brainery Supports Me - Rashana Weerasinghe
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How Leadership Brainery Supports Me - Rashana Weerasinghe

As a Leadership Brainery ambassador, Rashana shares the support and guidance she received from the organization.

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From UConn to Impact: Renee Montgomery's Last Yard Initiative
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From UConn to Impact: Renee Montgomery's Last Yard Initiative

This feature highlights UConn alumna Renee Montgomery's partnership with the Werth Institute to launch the Last Yard Scholarship.

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Good News Radio - Good Volunteer (PART 2)
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Good News Radio - Good Volunteer (PART 2)

Rashana joined the Good News Podcast to share her background and experience volunteering with the Foundation of Goodness.

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UConn Gives 2024 Alumni Showcase - Rashana Weerasinghe
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UConn Gives 2024 Alumni Showcase - Rashana Weerasinghe

An active alumna at the University of Connecticut, Rashana was invited as the guest speaker for Admitted Student's Day.

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UConn Stamford Bound Day 2024 - Guest Speaker
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UConn Stamford Bound Day 2024 - Guest Speaker

Rashana shared her journey with the audience for the Class of 2028 at UConn Stamford Bound Day.

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Speaker at the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) May 2021
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Speaker at the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) May 2021

A 2021 conference talk exploring how virtual reality can be used to address the duality between humans and technology.

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