College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Honoring and Continuing a Legacy of Community Engagement

Philosophy Professor Emeritus Leonard I. Krimerman championed ideals of social and economic justice, the importance of human dignity, and the prioritization of community wellbeing

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BUILDing Connecticut’s Capital City: Unique UConn Course Celebrates Five Years of Partnership, Collaboration, and Hartford Stories

'BUILD Hartford is a hands-on UConn course that turns digital storytelling into real support for Hartford’s businesses'

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UConn Alum Directs Public Service Announcement on Racial Profiling

A new campaign supported by UConn’s Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy advances statewide outreach on racial profiling while giving alum Matt Johnson ’25 (SFA) his directorial debut.

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UConn Professor Examines Impacts of Immigration on Nursing Home Care

Study finds that local immigration reduces mortality and improves quality of life for nursing home residents

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A Hemp-based Plastic Offers a Greener Alternative to Plastic Packaging

'We are finding new ways to use the entire plant'

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Commencement 2026 at a Glance

More than 8,000 Huskies heard their names called as they make the transition from “student” to “alumnus”

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UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty for 2026

Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated

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Community Outreach’s ‘Food Systems’ Alternative Break

A food system comprises interconnected elements needed to provide people with sustainable access to food. The system entails food production, processing, transport, distribution, marketing, consumption, and management of waste

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UConn Provost Announces 2026 Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship

The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching

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Entrepreneurship Opportunities at UConn Lead Undergraduate Student to United Nations Panel

'It’s not just about structural barriers existing, but it’s about pushing through those barriers and getting what you need'