Kimberly Phillips
Kimberly Phillips embarked on a career in journalism at 16 when a high school friend interested in starting a student newspaper recruited her help. She went on to intern and later work at the weekly paper in her Connecticut hometown, and after graduation from Central Connecticut State University joined the staff at the Register Citizen in Torrington. In early 2002, she moved to the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, rising through the ranks from reporter to town editor, state editor, and eventually news editor. After nearly 20 years at the JI, the last four as the newsroom’s top local editor, she shifted her professional path, wanting to get back to personally telling people’s stories. Phillips came to UConn in December 2021 to write for UConn Today and promote the University community’s achievements. She lives in Manchester with husband Jay and son Ethan.
Author Archive
Jorgensen’s Digital Stage Returns For Series of Performances
Four shows this spring will help determine future of livestreaming for performing arts events
February 15, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
‘Remembering the Nut Museum’ Brings Former Quirky Roadside Attraction to the Benton
Here's the story in a nutshell: go see this exhibit. You walnut be disappointed
February 14, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
As Legislative Session Gets Underway, UConn Offers Insight and Expertise
Faculty members and alumni will provide guidance on issues ranging from crime to an expected wave of retirements in 2022
February 9, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
National Survey Seeks Experiences of 17,000 Sexual and Gender Diverse Teens
'The spirit of the project is to better understand who among a very heterogenous group may need the most attention in reducing health disparities'
February 4, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
DMD Professor’s Historically Themed Video Game Receives Industry Accolades
'Blackhaven is a slower, quieter game drawing from real historical documents, and so it’s really exciting to see it get this kind of attention'
February 3, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
Study: Being a Fan at Gampel Pavilion (and Elsewhere) Absolutely Rules
Research demonstrates that the in-person experience is richer than watching an event on TV
January 25, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
UConn Extension Cares for Community in Ways Both Obvious and Little-Known
UConn is part of all 169 Connecticut towns and cities, thanks to Extension
January 10, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
Classrooms Without Computers: UConn Grad Student Seeking to Change that in Ghana
'These kids we are talking about are in resource-limited areas. They are at a disadvantage compared to children in bigger cities and towns'
December 27, 2021 | Kimberly Phillips