Community Impact
Ask UConn Extension: Eating Well on a Budget During the Holidays
With thoughtful planning and smart choices, it’s possible to enjoy nutritious, satisfying food while keeping spending in check
Positivity, Period: UConn Student Brings Free Menstrual Care, Educational Resources to Worcester Community
'The best way to beat stigma is through education'
Neag School Alumnus Jeffrey Newton Honored as Connecticut’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year
Newton ’13 ELP, superintendent of East Lyme Public Schools, was recently recognized by the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents
With UConn’s Help, Zambia’s First Radiology Residency Transforms into a Medical Leader in Southern Africa
UConn Radiologist Dr. Jill Wruble on how volunteerism ignited the Global Village of ‘GlobalRadZambia’
UConn-led Project Promotes Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities
Funded by a $500,000 NSF grant, the two-year initiative spearheaded by researchers at UConn-based Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) will ensure coastal communities have access to the expertise and tools needed to develop and implement strategies and policies that make them more resilient to the effects of extreme weather and climate change
UConn Hartford, Other Institutions Relaunch Greater Hartford Consortium for Higher Education
The consortium will focus on leveraging the institutions’ locations in and near Hartford to promote new opportunities for students, workers, and employers
UConn’s Native Plants and Pollinators Conference Draws Strong External Engagement
The fifth biannual Native Plants and Pollinators Conference brought together professionals and enthusiasts from across Connecticut
From Crops to Capital: Training New Farmers in Business Basics
UConn Extension provides new and beginning farmers with resources to ensure their businesses grow and thrive
An Uncommon Collaboration: UConn Researchers Help CT Prepare for Wildfires
'No wildland fire in Connecticut should be a surprise at this point, given what we know'
Building Better Roads: UConn’s T2 Center Leads the Way
Through a comprehensive suite of training and technical assistance programs, the CT T2 Center helps municipal agencies enhance safety and efficiency throughout the state’s surface transportation system